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PX08 PWV

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,860 mi
Last recorded106,860 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 106,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,644 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,644 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 91,707 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,308 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,049 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 56,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,248 miles

O/s/r refector cracked.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,901 miles

Nearside 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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PX08 PWV 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 66.7%.

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 PX08 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

PX08 PWV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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