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RY57 TYF

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 TYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 112,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 112,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 101,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 84,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,288 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,834 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 68,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 63,694 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,580 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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RY57 TYF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RY57 TYF, 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 RY57 TYF registered?

RY57 TYF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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The MOT history for RY57 TYF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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