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R1 EEU

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,494 mi
Last recorded104,494 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 EEU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,494 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension components flaking/corroded

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,490 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear springs sills and chassis corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2025 104,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear springs sills and chassis corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2024 102,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 102,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

rear suspension components flaking/corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,504 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

rear suspension components flaking/corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusted

Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,154 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front + rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,966 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 82,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,354 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,118 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2019 78,116 miles

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 25 Jan 2018 73,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,063 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,865 miles

ENG\COVERS

Front RACK JOINTS PLAY SLIGHT

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,728 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,251 miles

o/s/ front steering arm boot loose

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,463 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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R1 EEU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R1 EEU, 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 R1 EEU registered?

R1 EEU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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