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FG08 YDC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 125,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2024 119,425 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 119,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,701 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,754 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2022 104,754 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,530 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 88,357 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 88,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 80,987 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,287 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 50,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,442 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges of tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,222 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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FG08 YDC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

FG08 YDC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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