CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL08 XSU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,603 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,964 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 90,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,235 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 82,313 miles

under tray fitted(under sealed)

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,524 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 76,519 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 70,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2019 68,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 65,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,219 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the outside edges

Pass 23 Aug 2015 55,887 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,482 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 49,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2013 43,665 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,214 miles

rear brake pads worn low and discs rusty

two front diff mountings not secure

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL08 XSU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL08 XSU, 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

How do I check the history of FL08 XSU?

You can check the full history of FL08 XSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL08 XSU registered?

FL08 XSU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FL08 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 XSU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL08 XSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL08 XSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.