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FL08 TTO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TTO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,737 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 91,739 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 87,600 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,137 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,539 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,604 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 31,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 23,633 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 17,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 TTO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTO, 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 TTO registered?

FL08 TTO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FL08 TTO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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