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R321 RMT

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 RMT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,136 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All heavily corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 115,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All heavily corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,586 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip/damage to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Both rear sills are heavily corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,488 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 82,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,745 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,314 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,032 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,802 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,663 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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R321 RMT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R321 RMT, 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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R321 RMT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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