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AJ54 HLS

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HLS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,068 miles

oil leak-rear brake discs and pads worn low-under body corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,589 miles

ALL DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 74,718 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,743 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,840 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,560 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low

o/s wiper smears slightly

slight wear on n/s front tyre inner shoulder

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,525 miles

front brake pads getting low

o/s wiper smears slightly

slight wear on n/s front tyre inner shoulder

Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,524 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OffSide Wiper smeers slightly.

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

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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AJ54 HLS is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ54 HLS, 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 AJ54 HLS registered?

AJ54 HLS is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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