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MM08 EVN

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 EVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,057 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 111,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,514 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2024 104,430 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,511 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 101,511 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,435 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

slight mist of oil from steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2017 56,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

slight mist of oil from steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle ()

Rear axle slightly corroded

slight mist of oil from steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,729 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)

slight mist of oil from steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2014 30,622 miles

slighlt seepage of oil from steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,422 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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MM08 EVN 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 85%.

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 MM08 EVN, 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 MM08 EVN registered?

MM08 EVN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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