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CK08 SYR

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SYR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,252 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear parts of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear , nearside rear pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 88,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear , nearside rear pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

all brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 86,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,500 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 64,496 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,327 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 37,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,774 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,237 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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CK08 SYR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,902cc 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 CK08 SYR, 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 CK08 SYR registered?

CK08 SYR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CK08 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 SYR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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