MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All brake discs have slight corrosion
N/S/R anti roll bar drop link has slight play
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre tread area worn close to legal limit eg 2mm legal limit 1,6mm suggest change now or soon
rear head rests not fitted suggest refit headrests as they prevent a lot of personal injury in the event of a accident
Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front bonnett secondary catch sticking slightly but catching and holding bonett at time of test suggest lubricate and free off
items should not be stuck in front screen zone A or B see notes provided allso item was removed from o/s front lower screen zone A for MOT purpose
o/s rear tyre tread area worn close to legal limit eg 2mm legal limit 1,6mm suggest change now or soon
rear head rests not fitted suggest refit headrests as they prevent a lot of personal injury in the event of a accident
o/s front inner tyre tread worn close to limit and small split but legal at time of test suggest change now or soon possibility of blow out
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 XPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FG08 XPU, 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.
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What year was FG08 XPU registered?
FG08 XPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2008.
Is FG08 XPU safe to buy?
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