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FN08 OJS

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,456 mi
Last recorded150,456 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 150,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,984 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 140,790 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges towbar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch slave cylinders appears to be leaking

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 133,519 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch slave cylinders appears to be leaking

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,548 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 121,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,036 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 109,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,640 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,640 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 87,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,564 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 64,428 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,671 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,017 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,561 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 OJS is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FN08 OJS, 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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FN08 OJS is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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