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FL08 UOK

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2022 93,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively diff bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 76,420 miles

Emissions not tested condition of exhaust major blow. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section/ flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing prop shaft flange bolt. (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp damaged sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 69,373 miles

Front no no plate cracked

Nearside Front os front tyres wearing low advise replacment

Nearside Front osf brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

minor leake of exhaust gas

Fail 30 May 2018 69,373 miles

Front no no plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front os front tyres wearing low advise replacment

Nearside Front osf brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working osr (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

minor leake of exhaust gas

Pass 24 May 2017 62,163 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,286 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,286 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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 UOK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UOK, 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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FL08 UOK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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