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JH08 CDH

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH08 CDH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,784 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 16 Sep 2025 110,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 105,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,302 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 94,548 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,556 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 87,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,926 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2017 73,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,754 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,337 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,798 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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JH08 CDH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JH08 CDH, 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 JH08 CDH registered?

JH08 CDH is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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