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SW08AMO
2008 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration SW08AMO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
14 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, near body mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front pop universal joint worn to transfer box.
- Offside Front Bump stop missing.
- Both front shockers and springs corroded.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Underneath of vehicle heavy corroded.
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,813 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under side of vehicle showing surface corrosion
- Offside Rear brake disc dust cover missing
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
13 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc dust cover missing
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- under side of vehicle showing surface corrosion
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,505 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,445 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,285 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil contamination at engine guard
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil contamination at engine guard
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear wheel binding
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,135 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,297 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,919 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- slight oil around front intercooler
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,609 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,102 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 11 Jun 202613 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,984 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW08AMO was registered on 2008-04-30
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