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FM08 CWN

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,346 mi
Last recorded103,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 CWN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 103,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 92,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,458 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,668 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 79,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 77,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded, over fuel tank and along chassis

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 73,499 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 47,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,312 miles

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

wiperblades

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,582 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 24,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,389 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 18,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FM08 CWN 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM08 CWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM08 CWN registered?

FM08 CWN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FM08 CWN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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