2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · MT08 CAA
2008 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 97,744 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT08 CAA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 97,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT08 CAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento (MT08 CAA) between February 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
MT08 CAA Mileage History
- 04/02/201147,739 mi
- 07/02/201147,771 mi+32 mi
- 30/11/201154,477 mi+6,706 mi
- 29/05/201556,045 mi+1,568 mi
- 28/05/201658,958 mi+2,913 mi
- 19/06/201764,880 mi+5,922 mi
- 01/06/201869,843 mi+4,963 mi
- 01/06/201869,843 mi
- 29/01/201971,162 mi+1,319 mi
- 24/09/201971,361 mi+199 mi
- 15/09/202074,816 mi+3,455 mi
- 16/09/202179,067 mi+4,251 mi
- 22/09/202282,618 mi+3,551 mi
- 22/09/202282,618 mi
- 18/09/202386,067 mi+3,449 mi
- 19/09/202386,070 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/202489,753 mi+3,683 mi
- 17/09/202594,204 mi+4,451 mi
- 09/09/202697,744 mi+3,540 mi
- 09/09/202697,744 mi
Average of roughly 3,207 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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