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RN57 VBL

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,876 mi
Last recorded100,876 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN57 VBL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,876 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 100,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,681 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,702 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

buckel stop button missing from o/s/front seatbelt

spare wheel missing

spare wheel retaining cable frayed

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,043 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,561 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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RN57 VBL 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 78.6%.

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 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 RN57 VBL, 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 RN57 VBL registered?

RN57 VBL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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