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CP08 UUX

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,294 mi
Last recorded94,294 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 UUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 94,091 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,534 miles

underside sprayed with protective paint

Fail 28 Feb 2024 88,524 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension bracket corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play bothy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside sprayed with protective paint covering most components

Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,468 miles

front springs corroded

park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

rear axle mount has been welded

wipers worn

Fail 13 Feb 2023 83,467 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 18 Feb 2022 78,624 miles

chassis corroded

rear axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 78,620 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,709 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,820 miles

rear brake back plates corroded slightly

slight play nearside and offside front upper ball joints

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,657 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 57,657 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,868 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 47,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,067 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,690 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 33,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,090 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,601 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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CP08 UUX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 UUX, 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 CP08 UUX registered?

CP08 UUX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is CP08 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 UUX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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