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MV08 TKY

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,087 mi
Last recorded146,087 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 146,087 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on suspension components

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,443 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

variuos suspension componets corroded

weak handbrake

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,745 miles

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

brake pads low alround

Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,175 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi x2 covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,522 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 73,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 68,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to 5 years old

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to 6 years old

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking due to 5 years old

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to 6 years old

Fail 14 May 2018 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking due to 5 years old

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to 6 years old

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cracking due to 5 years old

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to 6 years old

Pass 8 May 2017 63,844 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 58,402 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 47,207 miles

fault to left hand sidelight bulb

Pass 17 May 2013 39,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,595 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,993 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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MV08 TKY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MV08 TKY, 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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MV08 TKY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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