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FL08 FDY

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 FDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 104,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

advise both front wiper blades splitting slightly

advise rear axle corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2020 103,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise both front wiper blades splitting slightly

advise rear axle corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 96,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 83,079 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake pivot (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,078 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 FDY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FL08 FDY, 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 FDY registered?

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

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