2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · BV08 XFL
2008 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 128,482 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,482 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
BV08 XFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 128,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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BV08 XFL Mileage History
- 14/06/2022106,376 mi
- 14/06/2023117,092 mi+10,716 mi
- 03/07/2024128,482 mi+11,390 mi
- 08/07/2024128,482 mi
Average of roughly 10,696 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BV08 XFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento (BV08 XFL) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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