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FH08 JFF

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,151 mi
Last recorded101,151 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2024 101,151 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,313 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 51,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 49,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 48,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,662 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,422 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,349 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

in good order requires waxoil to keep same

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,621 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

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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FH08 JFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH08 JFF, 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 FH08 JFF registered?

FH08 JFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FH08 JFF safe to buy?

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