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AV08 BDZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,612 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear axle and suspension component's corroding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 71,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear axle and suspension component's corroding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underside in various places incuding chassis,floor/inner sills and suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroson on subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar beam corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 67,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on some brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underside in various places incuding chassis,floor/inner sills and suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroson on subframe and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Tow bar beam corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,271 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Backing Plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,251 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Travel High

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Backing Plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 65,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Corrosion underside in several places including suspension brackets and components

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,102 miles

Front Lower metal undertray corroded non structual

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 59,102 miles

Front Lower metal undertray corroded non structual

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 55,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirement, need attention

Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,952 miles

Brake performance not tested 4x4 cannot performed decelerometer test on the road due to worn tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out from the inner edges cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,957 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge advise tracking check

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,192 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs showing lipping

NSR/OSR brake discs showing slight corrosion

Nearside Front NSF lower arm ball joint showing wear but not to excess

Nearside Front NSF tyre uneven wear to inside & outside edge

Offside Front OSF drop link showing perishing

Offside Front OSF tyre uneven wear to inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,539 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,527 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 38,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV08 BDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV08 BDZ, 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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AV08 BDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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