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MJ08 VBN

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,493 mi
Last recorded125,493 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VBN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 125,493 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 May 2019 125,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement parking brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside rear anti-roll bar bush worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 May 2018 114,023 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 May 2018 114,023 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 109,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear u.j. - recommend replacement ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,249 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front inter-cooler shield corroded

oil leak

rear wheel bearing whine heard when carrying out brake test

Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn close to limits and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front inter-cooler shield corroded

oil leak

rear wheel bearing whine heard when carrying out brake test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,201 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 50,647 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 2 May 2012 50,647 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 4 May 2011 32,660 miles

split in offside wiper blade

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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MJ08 VBN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MJ08 VBN, 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 MJ08 VBN registered?

MJ08 VBN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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