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FL08 EVP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 EVP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 127,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside 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 16 Dec 2022 121,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,545 miles

Lower the underneath of the vehicle has surface rust advise wax oil to preserve and prevent getting worse

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,848 miles

front headlight washers inoperative

front nearside headlight dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 12 Jul 2021 114,848 miles

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

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

front headlight washers inoperative

front nearside headlight dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,554 miles

front offside and nearside headlight cleaning devices inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,510 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,392 miles

nearside wiper smearing

parking brake travel needs adjustment.

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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FL08 EVP is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL08 EVP, 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 FL08 EVP registered?

FL08 EVP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FL08 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 EVP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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