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M25 RTA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 RTA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 93,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,657 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,718 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 67,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,083 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,081 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,421 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,500 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,040 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,040 miles

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,688 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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M25 RTA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M25 RTA, 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 M25 RTA registered?

M25 RTA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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