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AO08 JHZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,204 mi
Last recorded127,204 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,204 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 127,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,656 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,350 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front brake pads worn low

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar, rear suspension arms, rear axle, rear chassis and front suspension struts starting to rust

nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

rear brake pads are 2/3 worn

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,505 miles

brake lines are corroded

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,171 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 86,171 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,912 miles

trims & trays covering testable items

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 JHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JHZ, 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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AO08 JHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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