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AV08 YFA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 73,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 57,357 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 57,357 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 45,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,689 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,539 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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AV08 YFA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV08 YFA, 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 AV08 YFA registered?

AV08 YFA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is AV08 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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