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FL08 ZWV

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,823 mi
Last recorded133,823 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 133,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 133,823 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 133,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 129,114 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 129,095 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 125,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 118,485 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,485 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,322 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 106,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 101,378 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil folter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

intermediate prop shaft missing

Fail 27 Feb 2020 101,378 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil folter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

intermediate prop shaft missing

Pass 8 Feb 2019 96,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 96,293 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,597 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 92,597 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint top arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,116 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jan 2014 40,691 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 40,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 24,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,951 miles

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,303 miles

small tear on edge of nearside wiper blade

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 ZWV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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