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BK03 SMK

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,131 mi
Last recorded113,131 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 SMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 113,131 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel tank mounting corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,326 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel tank mounting corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2024 100,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 95,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 81,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 81,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,005 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 50,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,765 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,163 miles

handbrake at max reserve travel

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,602 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 22,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,222 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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BK03 SMK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 BK03 SMK, 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 BK03 SMK registered?

BK03 SMK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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