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MH08 EDC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,961 mi
Last recorded139,961 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 EDC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 139,961 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 May 2017 139,949 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,973 miles

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

Nearside Front steering inner rack end has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,962 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front steering inner rack end has slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,384 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

all brake discs corroded due standing

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,936 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,331 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 75,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MH08 EDC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MH08 EDC, 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 MH08 EDC registered?

MH08 EDC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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