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SC57 VNT

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VNT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,404 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 78,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,390 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 72,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 67,068 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle not considered excessive at time of test.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,959 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,456 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 43,456 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,187 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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SC57 VNT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC57 VNT, 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 SC57 VNT registered?

SC57 VNT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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