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K333 RAY

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 RAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,724 miles

Both rear inner sills are corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/holed outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not alowing full inspection of sills

Slight damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 4 May 2021 75,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,035 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,078 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,712 miles

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

Auxiliary belt perished

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,520 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,980 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,812 miles

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

Rear 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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K333 RAY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K333 RAY, 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 K333 RAY registered?

K333 RAY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is K333 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K333 RAY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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