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FG08 XPU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,147 mi
Last recorded129,147 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 129,147 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,555 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 125,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,619 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 119,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 114,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,812 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,708 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 84,708 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,250 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 63,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,430 miles

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.

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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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.

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