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MF08 XVP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,143 mi
Last recorded99,143 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,143 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 99,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,922 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 94,920 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 94,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,950 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 82,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 76,324 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 69,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,117 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 64,114 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,529 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 58,183 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,356 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 45,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,296 miles

both front tyres wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,268 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 20,268 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 16,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,189 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 XVP is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

MF08 XVP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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