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SC08 OLW

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 OLW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,739 miles

Driver side Front complete coil spring corroded

Passenger side Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Passenger side and Driver side Front

Passenger side and Driver side Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Passenger side and Driver side Front, Central and Rear Inner and Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Passenger side and Driver side Rear Brake pipe /union slightly corroded

Passenger side and Driver side Rear, Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

oil mist coming from gearbox gasket

Fail 16 Jan 2018 97,625 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Positive battery terminal loose

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,505 miles

245 / 60 / 18 tyres fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,471 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,478 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,667 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC08 OLW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC08 OLW, 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 SC08 OLW registered?

SC08 OLW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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