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SC08 KNH

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,693 mi
Last recorded141,693 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 KNH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,693 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 139,134 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 139,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 131,005 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 130,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 125,598 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 120,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,517 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 113,475 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 104,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides at front ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 104,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides at front ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,769 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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SC08 KNH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SC08 KNH, 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 SC08 KNH registered?

SC08 KNH is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is SC08 KNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 KNH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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