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KY08 XRM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 XRM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 84,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 76,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,869 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector slight damage

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,423 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 39,423 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,020 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 15,833 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 15,833 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,658 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 XRM 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 KY08 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

KY08 XRM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KY08 XRM safe to buy?

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