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M11 UGA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 71,188 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2024 71,188 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,272 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 66,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,688 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,688 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,931 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,803 miles

Slight play in n-s-f drop link.

n-s-f tyre worn on outer edge. 245-60x18h

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,372 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 56,372 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge - advise alignment check/adjust

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,682 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,013 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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M11 UGA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UGA, 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 M11 UGA registered?

M11 UGA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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