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FP08 VUM

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,024 mi
Last recorded122,024 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 122,024 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 122,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement pivot arm sticking (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes inside chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,937 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded near rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,599 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 65,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,725 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 55,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 49,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 40,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,657 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 VUM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 VUM registered?

FP08 VUM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is FP08 VUM safe to buy?

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