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ML08 SXO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SXO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,370 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,200 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 94,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 87,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,826 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 62,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,840 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,874 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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ML08 SXO 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 94.1%.

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 ML08 SXO, 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 ML08 SXO registered?

ML08 SXO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ML08 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 SXO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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