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FV08 EJC

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EJC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 98,879 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 98,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,203 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,736 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes have applied protection

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,061 miles

Underneath of vehicle has applied protection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,468 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,145 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 79,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,951 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes are coated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,758 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,066 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 52,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,670 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV08 EJC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV08 EJC, 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 FV08 EJC registered?

FV08 EJC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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