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AP08 SRU

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SRU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 119,195 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

dampness around fuel tank

Fail 5 Feb 2026 119,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 10 Feb 2025 110,447 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j joint on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 110,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,048 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 100,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,953 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,642 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 61,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 50,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,639 miles

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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AP08 SRU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 SRU, 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 AP08 SRU registered?

AP08 SRU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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