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KU08 KKJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,830 mi
Last recorded121,830 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 121,830 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,869 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 117,843 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,085 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 114,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excess wear to outer shoulder & split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 113,276 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 110,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 110,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,153 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 95,078 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 24,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KU08 KKJ 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 68.4%.

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 KU08 KKJ, 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 KU08 KKJ registered?

KU08 KKJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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