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K5 AHS

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,258 mi
Last recorded121,258 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 AHS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,659 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,650 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake on minimum requirements

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,939 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,408 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 71,408 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,153 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,698 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 13,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,234 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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K5 AHS 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 K5 AHS, 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 K5 AHS registered?

K5 AHS is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is K5 AHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 AHS 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.

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