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FE08 ELH

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ELH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2025 84,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 78,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 70,596 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 62,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,417 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,402 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,432 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FE08 ELH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE08 ELH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE08 ELH?

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What year was FE08 ELH registered?

FE08 ELH is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is FE08 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 ELH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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