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AC08 COJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 COJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2024 126,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns/os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

front crossmember corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,559 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corroded throughout

front crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2023 122,558 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ns + os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corroded throughout

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,763 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 119,762 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 116,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded

o/s rear pad worn

under side corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 116,838 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded

o/s rear pad worn

under side corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 114,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge on limit

o/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,743 miles

corrosion underside

Fail 28 Aug 2019 107,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 93,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake hose both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 85,917 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake hose both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,907 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,338 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 44,338 miles

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

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

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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AC08 COJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AC08 COJ, 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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AC08 COJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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