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KL08 OPU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,796 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 122,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 113,352 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 100,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,195 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,253 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 56,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 48,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,801 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,908 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

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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KL08 OPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL08 OPU, 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 KL08 OPU registered?

KL08 OPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is KL08 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 OPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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