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FP08 JYA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,435 mi
Last recorded50,435 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 50,435 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 50,435 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,644 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2024 38,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

brake fluid getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2023 35,419 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2022 33,685 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front tyre treads cracked

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,868 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked - broken

all tyres show light perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2021 32,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked - broken

all tyres show light perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,348 miles

Nearside Rear small hole to lens noted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,429 miles

Nearside Rear light lens has a hole in it

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 30,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 27,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,704 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 24,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,794 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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FP08 JYA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP08 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

FP08 JYA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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