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KM08 NXT

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,899 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,884 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 77,005 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,005 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 70,711 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 61,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 61,141 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 51,364 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,457 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,597 miles

Towbar fouling exhaust system

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Towbar fouling exhaust system

Pass 14 Dec 2012 11,911 miles

exhaust is in contact with towbar .....

Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,673 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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KM08 NXT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KM08 NXT, 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 KM08 NXT registered?

KM08 NXT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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