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KR57 JOV

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,272 mi
Last recorded148,272 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 JOV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 148,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 148,272 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 141,487 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 141,487 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 127,172 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))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 127,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside 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 19 Mar 2018 115,074 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,143 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)

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,698 miles

all four discs wearing

front pads approx 4-5

rear pads 3mm approx

Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,698 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four discs wearing

front pads approx 4-5

rear pads 3mm approx

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 68,048 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,486 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,711 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 28,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low

Fail 12 Feb 2011 28,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low

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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KR57 JOV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KR57 JOV, 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 KR57 JOV registered?

KR57 JOV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is KR57 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 JOV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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