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KY08 XPN

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 XPN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,246 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,216 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2024 94,216 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,478 miles

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

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

auxiliary belt perished

little reserve travel in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,611 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,291 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

power steering pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,433 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,213 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,203 miles

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail transfer box u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,543 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,647 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,647 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,508 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 31,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,277 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,294 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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KY08 XPN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KY08 XPN, 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 KY08 XPN registered?

KY08 XPN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is KY08 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 XPN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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