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AJ57 AEC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 AEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 119,270 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 113,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 112,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake very low effort

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 99,802 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,637 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 89,650 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2017 89,649 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,131 miles

oil level just above min

rear tyres perrishing and slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,713 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,794 miles

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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AJ57 AEC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AJ57 AEC, 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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AJ57 AEC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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