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FT08 KWM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,597 mi
Last recorded132,597 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KWM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 132,582 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,614 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 131,419 miles

Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,120 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,394 miles

sill covers

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,861 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,119 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,604 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,604 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,225 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 45,215 miles

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

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

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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FT08 KWM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FT08 KWM, 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 FT08 KWM registered?

FT08 KWM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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