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SA08 VSK

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VSK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 99,648 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,410 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop slightly deriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,410 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing stem (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing stem (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop slightly deriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,888 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,158 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,834 miles

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

front pads wearing

rear pads wearing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,940 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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SA08 VSK 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 71.4%.

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 SA08 VSK, 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 SA08 VSK registered?

SA08 VSK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SA08 VSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 VSK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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