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FY08 FEJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,125 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 116,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,640 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,579 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,941 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 FEJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY08 FEJ, 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 FY08 FEJ registered?

FY08 FEJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FY08 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 FEJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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