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RO08 CLN

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 CLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 81,473 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,319 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 59,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ns headlamp aim high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged nsf tyre valve cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged nsr tyre valve cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high os headlamp aim high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,077 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,364 miles

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

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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RO08 CLN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RO08 CLN, 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 RO08 CLN registered?

RO08 CLN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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