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BD08 AZJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 AZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 113,655 miles

Nearside headlight lens opaque

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 108,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread cracking /splitting close to cords (245/70-16)107h m-s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread s splitting cuts close to cords 2mm(245/70-16)107h m-s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 102,831 miles

front propshaft missing

Fail 26 Jan 2024 102,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front propshaft missing

Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,372 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,076 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,117 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 85,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal antislip rubber has started to wear away on one edge

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,102 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BD08 AZJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 AZJ, 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 BD08 AZJ registered?

BD08 AZJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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