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FL08 TVD

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,404 mi
Last recorded106,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 106,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 106,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear coil springs corroded

towbar corroded

tracking required

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear coil springs corroded

towbar corroded

tracking required

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,385 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 81,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,765 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,262 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,030 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges of treads

Pass 2 Oct 2012 42,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 42,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,710 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 TVD is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black 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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

FL08 TVD is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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