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FL08 XSR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,123 mi
Last recorded116,123 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 116,123 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,083 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 103,798 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 103,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,677 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 86,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,275 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Washers poor but still provide aducate screen wash

Fail 15 Jan 2019 85,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Washers poor but still provide aducate screen wash

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,327 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

handbrake travel long

nearside washer jets blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,710 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,710 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 55,429 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,429 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,201 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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 XSR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

FL08 XSR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is FL08 XSR safe to buy?

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