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MJ08 VBP

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,268 mi
Last recorded106,268 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VBP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 106,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front and rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 71,118 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,599 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,088 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,654 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 31,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,286 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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MJ08 VBP 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 88.9%.

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 MJ08 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

MJ08 VBP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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