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FE08 RRO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,608 mi
Last recorded75,608 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 RRO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 72,993 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,314 miles

handbrake cable starting to fray

Fail 27 Nov 2023 70,314 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,692 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 65,275 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 63,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,814 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,044 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,130 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,336 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RRO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RRO, 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

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What year was FE08 RRO registered?

FE08 RRO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 RRO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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