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AO08 JHL

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 82,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 81,557 miles

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

Underside of vehicle including various brake and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,600 miles

Front Brake ferrules corroded.

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

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

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

Underside corroded, components, chassis and body.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 78,575 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,950 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,950 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,705 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,400 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,797 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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AO08 JHL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO08 JHL, 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 AO08 JHL registered?

AO08 JHL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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