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MF08 BVT

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,046 mi
Last recorded131,046 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 BVT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,832 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

advise sub frame corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 112,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 103,452 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 103,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 91,998 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2016 86,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,007 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 75,007 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,501 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,661 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,407 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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MF08 BVT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MF08 BVT, 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 MF08 BVT registered?

MF08 BVT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MF08 BVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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