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KM08 UXV

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,332 mi
Last recorded130,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UXV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 130,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 130,332 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,956 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 110,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,591 miles

full sill covers

Fail 22 Jul 2019 100,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

full sill covers

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,739 miles

Front Tyres wearing On Edges

Fail 4 Oct 2016 86,739 miles

Front Tyres wearing On Edges

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,761 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,761 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,936 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

tracking maybe out of adjustment.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,334 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,449 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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KM08 UXV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM08 UXV, 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 KM08 UXV registered?

KM08 UXV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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