2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · BD08 AZR
2008 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 141,648 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
BD08 AZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 141,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BD08 AZR Mileage History
- 26/07/2024131,671 mi
- 12/08/2025137,628 mi+5,957 mi
- 12/08/2025137,628 mi
- 24/07/2026141,648 mi+4,020 mi
- 06/08/2026141,648 mi
Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD08 AZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento (BD08 AZR) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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