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FP08 JXZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 JXZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,205 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 120,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 108,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 108,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,338 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm wear indicators reccomend replacement 245x70x16

Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin reccomend brake pad replacement close to limits (3.5.1g)

advise n/s/r tyre on 2mm wear indicators reccomend replacement 245x70x16

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,674 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,002 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing close to the tread depth indicators.3mm.average.

offside front tyre wearing close to the tread depth indicators 3mm. average.outside tread scrubbing.

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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FP08 JXZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FP08 JXZ, 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 FP08 JXZ registered?

FP08 JXZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is FP08 JXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 JXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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