2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · CV08 HSO

The Kia Sorento presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 144,086 miles on 22 September 2025, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded period. The vehicle cleared its most recent test with no defects logged, though the preceding week saw a failure on 15 September 2025 at 144,085 miles that also recorded no defects, implying an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 8,005 miles per year for an 18-year-old vehicle, with the record showing 134,843 miles in September 2023, 140,180 miles by September 2024, and 144,086 miles by September 2025. The sparse history reveals only three passes and two fails across two years, with the fails on 29 August 2024 and 15 September 2025 both listing no defects, suggesting retests or documentation anomalies rather than escalating wear. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps emerge from the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points given the vehicle's age and the absence of detailed advisory notes in the MOT logs. The clean defect records provide no flag for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions, but the twin no-defect failures warrant verification that the DVSA entries reflect genuine roadworthiness rather than clerical omission. Given the Sorento's 2008 build and 144,086 miles, previous owners appear to have maintained basic test compliance, yet the unexplained fails hint at lax documentation discipline. Prioritise a workshop check of binding calipers, underbody rust, and drivetrain condition before purchase.