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BJ08 EWR

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,429 mi
Last recorded125,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 125,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mounts have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 125,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and mounts have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,847 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,866 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both mounts on shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,445 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 102,443 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,750 miles

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

Rear axle beam has corrosion starting

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,001 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 77,001 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,036 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 72,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,906 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,675 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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BJ08 EWR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ08 EWR, 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 BJ08 EWR registered?

BJ08 EWR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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