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MA08 GHV

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GHV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2023 91,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle underside has slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,525 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 90,525 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

oil leak(possible steering rack)

Fail 15 Oct 2021 86,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

oil leak(possible steering rack)

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has minor leak under bonnet possible egr pipe ?

Fail 31 May 2019 74,010 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has minor leak under bonnet possible egr pipe ?

Pass 18 May 2018 67,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet possible egr pipe? (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly possible warped brake discs (3.7.C.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 67,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet possible egr pipe? (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 60,881 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 60,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 54,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut not to cords

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

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

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

parking brake quadrant slightly seized

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 May 2015 46,847 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2014 37,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 22,507 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 28 May 2012 22,507 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 17 May 2011 15,299 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,820 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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MA08 GHV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA08 GHV, 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 MA08 GHV registered?

MA08 GHV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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