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FN08 OJR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,712 mi
Last recorded88,712 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OJR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,712 miles

AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING ,REPLACE SOON.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS 13 CLICKS,ADVISE HAVE AJUSTED A.S.A.P.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NSR SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT. (7.1.2 (c))

AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING ,REPLACE SOON.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NUMBER PLATE CRACKED. (0.1 (b))

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS 13 CLICKS,ADVISE HAVE AJUSTED A.S.A.P.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 86,401 miles

AUXILIARY BELT CRACKING.

HAND BRAKE HAS 13 CLICKS,ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,ADVISE AJUST A.S.A.P.

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK SHOWING SIGN OF LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,346 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 75,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,090 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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FN08 OJR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN08 OJR, 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 FN08 OJR registered?

FN08 OJR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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