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MA08 TYW

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2023 63,179 miles

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILLS - BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,247 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,837 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 14 Jan 2014 35,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,121 miles

oil leak front of engine

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,941 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 TYW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA08 TYW, 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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MA08 TYW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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