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M11 KLR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 KLR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,604 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 111,593 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective TRACK ROD END LOCKING DEVICE INEFFECTIVE (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END INSECURE (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 105,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (NON PRESCRIBED AREA) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (NON PRESCRIBED AREA) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 105,573 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (NON PRESCRIBED AREA) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (NON PRESCRIBED AREA) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 99,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security On The Inner Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security On The Inner Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 99,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 94,538 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 94,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 82,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,700 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 68,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,384 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,854 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 27,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 27,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M11 KLR 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M11 KLR, 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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M11 KLR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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