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KE08 YMY

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,319 mi
Last recorded143,319 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 143,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 143,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 137,869 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 137,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,550 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,550 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,547 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 122,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,923 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 96,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r lamp cluster has condensation in it

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,276 miles

o/s/r lamp cluster has condensation in it

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,983 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 768,844 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,986 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate peeling

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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KE08 YMY 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 60%.

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 KE08 YMY, 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 KE08 YMY registered?

KE08 YMY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is KE08 YMY safe to buy?

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