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MF08 NOU

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,996 mi
Last recorded110,996 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside steering rack slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside steering rack slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,356 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2021 107,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears over tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pads running low

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

oil leak

under trays on

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,879 miles

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

Front to rear corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,445 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,350 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,350 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,747 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,263 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 833,865 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 833,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,509 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 NOU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black 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 MF08 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

MF08 NOU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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