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MA08 YHW

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,169 mi
Last recorded107,169 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YHW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 107,169 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 nsr,osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 107,157 miles

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass broken

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 nsr,osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 98,664 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle suspension mountings corroded

turbo intercooler leaking o/s/f

Fail 26 Apr 2021 91,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip off on large end, causing boot to come off on steering lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle suspension mountings corroded

turbo intercooler leaking o/s/f

Pass 4 May 2020 83,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,995 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake could do with adjustment

Fail 3 May 2019 72,995 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,015 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,726 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,266 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 YHW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

MA08 YHW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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