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KT08 JSV

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 JSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,094 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 93,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,882 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Toffee apple. ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,095 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,553 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,389 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,132 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 39,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,057 miles

Both rear tyres worn more on the inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,057 miles

Both rear tyres worn more on the inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,064 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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KT08 JSV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT08 JSV, 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 KT08 JSV registered?

KT08 JSV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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