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MM08 ESU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,503 mi
Last recorded101,503 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ESU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,503 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 101,482 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 72,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,967 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,967 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,117 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 59,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,110 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,346 miles

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

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

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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MM08 ESU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MM08 ESU, 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 MM08 ESU registered?

MM08 ESU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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