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PX08 PYJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,076 mi
Last recorded123,076 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 PYJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,076 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 122,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 107,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake wire loose.

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 102,229 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 102,227 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,306 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,235 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,038 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 82,037 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,484 miles

Offside Rear bump stop deteriated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,558 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,361 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,676 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 27,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,933 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PX08 PYJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PX08 PYJ, 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 PX08 PYJ registered?

PX08 PYJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PX08 PYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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