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FP08 OJE

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,314 mi
Last recorded126,314 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,314 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion including inner and outer sills outside seatbelt prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both rear outer and o/s/f seatbelts slow to return

front diff not connected

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

slight leak EGR pipe to exhaust manifold

Fail 8 Dec 2025 126,314 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion including inner and outer sills outside seatbelt prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both rear outer and o/s/f seatbelts slow to return

front diff not connected

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

slight leak EGR pipe to exhaust manifold

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including suspension components and sill areas

n/s/r and o/s/f seatbelts slow to return

n/s/r parking brake low effort

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 123,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including suspension components and sill areas

n/s/r and o/s/f seatbelts slow to return

n/s/r parking brake low effort

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts could not be checked ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including suspension components and sill areas

o/s/f mirror lense taped, secure at time

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2024 116,807 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts could not be checked ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW edges advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including suspension components and sill areas

o/s/f mirror lense taped, secure at time

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

front drivers mirror lense taped, secure at time of test

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including sill areas and suspension components

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

front drivers mirror lense taped, secure at time of test

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including sill areas and suspension components

o/s/f seatbelt slow to return

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including suspension components

o/s/f mirror lense secures with tape, secure at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2021 107,958 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

front propshaft not fitted

general underside corrosion including suspension components

o/s/f mirror lense secures with tape, secure at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion including components

o/s/f lense taped but secure

Fail 4 Jan 2021 100,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s/f lense taped but secure

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

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion including components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 42,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,966 miles

rear shocker bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 35,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 31,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,778 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 OJE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

FP08 OJE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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