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FG08 XPW

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XPW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 86,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,018 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 75,018 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,657 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,175 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 58,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,131 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 51,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,052 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XPW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

FG08 XPW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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