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AR05 KAR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,816 mi
Last recorded110,816 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 KAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,816 miles

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

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

front propshaft removed

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front prop shaft removed

Fail 5 Mar 2025 103,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front prop shaft removed

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,105 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front prop shaft removed

Fail 25 Mar 2024 99,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear inner sill suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front prop shaft removed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,283 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 93,283 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,534 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,089 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o-s & n-s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under body & inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,954 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 44,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,635 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,348 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing unevenly to inner edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,627 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 20,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AR05 KAR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR05 KAR, 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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AR05 KAR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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