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ND08 WMZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,807 mi
Last recorded106,807 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WMZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 106,807 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake pivot on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,600 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire TANK (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1OF2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,161 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,544 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,452 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,481 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 WMZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

ND08 WMZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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