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FM08 RZR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,175 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 93,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake got 14% and needs 16%

Pass 8 Apr 2020 85,574 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 84,586 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 84,586 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,010 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,499 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,887 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,887 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,572 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,149 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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FM08 RZR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM08 RZR, 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 FM08 RZR registered?

FM08 RZR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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