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FL08 FDX

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,353 mi
Last recorded148,353 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 148,353 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,046 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 139,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 134,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased,hard to check for corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 134,258 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leak n/s/front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased,hard to check for corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,022 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,208 miles

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

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

Offside Slight damage to sill

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 124,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Slight damage to sill

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,606 miles

Nearside parking brake down on performance

brake discs rusty with standing

slight lift in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,235 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 107,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,735 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,332 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,543 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 51,543 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,466 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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FL08 FDX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

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

Is FL08 FDX safe to buy?

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