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PX08 YWW

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,030 mi
Last recorded136,030 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,030 miles

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

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front fog light is not working

Fail 2 Sep 2019 136,015 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front fog light is not working

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,435 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front prop shaft is missing

parking brake has only got slight reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2018 120,435 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog light is not working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front prop shaft is missing

parking brake has only got slight reserve travel

Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,564 miles

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

front prop shaft has bin removed

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front prop shaft has bin removed

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,426 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges and starting to crack

front prop shaft has been removed

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are worn on the edges and starting to crack

front prop shaft has been removed

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,885 miles

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

front prop shaft is missing

Fail 12 Sep 2015 92,781 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

front prop shaft is missing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,979 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 81,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o.s.f steering rack damp

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,868 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 35,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight damp around osf steering rack gaiter

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,916 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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PX08 YWW 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 55.6%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

PX08 YWW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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