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RE08 ZKA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,063 mi
Last recorded123,063 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ZKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 113,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,893 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,949 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside parking brake recording very poor effort

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 101,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,853 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 97,849 miles

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

All metal brake pipes corroded

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,480 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 94,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,103 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 76,102 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,325 miles

both rear tyres have some deep cuts

exhaust corroded

sills covered

wet weathewr condtions

Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,126 miles

Outer sills covered.

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

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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RE08 ZKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE08 ZKA, 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 RE08 ZKA registered?

RE08 ZKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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