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BV08 XFK

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,564 mi
Last recorded84,564 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 XFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,564 miles

general corrosion to the underside and all suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 84,564 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 above the rear axle, next the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to the underside and all suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,806 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 82,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,165 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,353 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,872 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,039 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,389 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 39,408 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 39,408 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,409 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,327 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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BV08 XFK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BV08 XFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 XFK registered?

BV08 XFK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BV08 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 XFK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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