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RC08 CJC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC08 CJC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 157,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 146,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 127,286 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 127,286 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,977 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,547 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,760 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,760 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,331 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 35,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,059 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,667 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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RC08 CJC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black 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 RC08 CJC, 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 RC08 CJC registered?

RC08 CJC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is RC08 CJC safe to buy?

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