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FY08 ZDO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,607 mi
Last recorded82,607 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZDO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,607 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,962 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 74,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule general (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 71,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule general (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top wish bone outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,612 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

flex brake hose ferules show corrosion front / rear

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

flex brake hose ferules show corrosion front / rear

Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules general front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded generally all + under sealed (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 27,962 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 27,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,342 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 ZDO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

FY08 ZDO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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