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NU08 CEJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 CEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,721 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,711 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,500 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 100,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 98,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2021 94,619 miles

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back sills both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2020 91,881 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,105 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,897 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 75,893 miles

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,766 miles

underbody inner sills into arches all brake pipes req clean grease wax oil

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,304 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,304 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort and binding on (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,624 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry salty req good clean wax oil grease through out preventive maintanace req now while still in good order tel the wax oil kid rossi 01246/851090/2

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,381 miles

sump leaking oil slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,948 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,402 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,745 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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NU08 CEJ 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 80%.

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 NU08 CEJ, 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 NU08 CEJ registered?

NU08 CEJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NU08 CEJ safe to buy?

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