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PX08 GVW

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,982 mi
Last recorded140,982 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 GVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 140,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 124,227 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 112,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 95,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 78,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,610 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 70,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,228 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 47,317 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

nsf wiper torn on end

Pass 18 May 2011 31,303 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 31,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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PX08 GVW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PX08 GVW, 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 PX08 GVW registered?

PX08 GVW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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