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MV08 YHC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,580 mi
Last recorded143,580 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YHC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,337 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Rear diff corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 136,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Rear diff corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch anti-slip missing

Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,502 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch anti-slip missing

Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,242 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight pivot pin on rear axle (1.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 28 Jan 2021 114,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight pivot pin on rear axle (1.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower wishbone arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,450 miles

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

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,702 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,962 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 96,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,824 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Jul 2016 89,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,642 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 75,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,446 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,711 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 YHC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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