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BD08 AZL

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,088 mi
Last recorded137,088 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 AZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,088 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,006 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 127,478 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,478 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,850 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 118,850 miles

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,712 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 114,709 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 105,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 97,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 86,890 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 30 May 2013 80,770 miles

4x4 light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pads + discs low

brake fluid low

Fail 29 May 2013 80,770 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

4x4 light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pads + discs low

brake fluid low

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

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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BD08 AZL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD08 AZL, 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 BD08 AZL registered?

BD08 AZL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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