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FY08 FDU

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,813 mi
Last recorded126,813 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 126,813 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,294 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 110,373 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear lower inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,887 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 100,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,626 miles

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,528 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,184 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,974 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 41,168 miles

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

offside front seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,907 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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FY08 FDU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FY08 FDU, 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 FY08 FDU registered?

FY08 FDU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 FDU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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