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ND08 WXJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,608 mi
Last recorded150,608 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 150,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 145,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint with rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated 13 pin socket pins corroded but were all working at time of test (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 145,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle between flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joint with rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated 13 pin socket pins corroded but were all working at time of test (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 141,254 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 136,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 136,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 119,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,341 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear end through plastic clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint with flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear end through plastic clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,750 miles

slight edge wear on front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,750 miles

slight edge wear on front tyres

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,534 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,500 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,703 miles

play in rear propshaft (front coupling)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,319 miles

All wipers smearing. All tyre's slightly perished and cracking in tread.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 WXJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black 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 ND08 WXJ, 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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ND08 WXJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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