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FP08 VUK

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,526 mi
Last recorded160,526 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VUK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 160,526 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 160,526 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 157,436 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 157,436 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 153,783 miles

Battery cap missing

Fail 23 Aug 2023 153,783 miles

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

Battery cap missing

Pass 9 Sep 2022 151,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 135,715 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 126,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,641 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,109 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,011 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 75,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 61,788 miles

N/S/R light unit cracked. Alowing water inside

Offside side step insecure

Oil leak from intercooler pipe.

Pass 23 May 2011 50,068 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

nearside rear lamp lens damaged.`

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 VUK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

FP08 VUK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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