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AU08 OMB

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OMB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 119,057 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both inner sills are corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 103,349 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,180 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,492 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,346 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,168 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,071 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,562 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,260 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,063 miles

all tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AU08 OMB is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU08 OMB, 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 AU08 OMB registered?

AU08 OMB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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