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FL08 FDZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 102,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 93,057 miles

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

front prop-shaft (rear) universal joint has excess movement

Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,056 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop-shaft (rear) universal joint has excess movement

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,055 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 75,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,132 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,162 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 FDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

FL08 FDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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