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MJ58 ZYA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,871 mi
Last recorded71,871 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 ZYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 71,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,204 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 67,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges, 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 59,687 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 59,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 57,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,057 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has a slight oil leak.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has a slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,594 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 40,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 37,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,112 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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MJ58 ZYA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ58 ZYA, 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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MJ58 ZYA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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