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ND08 FCN

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 FCN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 123,379 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,225 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,519 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 110,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,858 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 101,858 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,623 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,397 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,395 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Mar 2014 74,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,501 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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ND08 FCN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ND08 FCN, 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 ND08 FCN registered?

ND08 FCN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ND08 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND08 FCN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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