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AV08 YFF

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 87,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,980 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,455 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 78,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,060 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 72,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,728 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,303 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 61,273 miles

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement on rear diff (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,369 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake long travel

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,282 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,503 miles

N/S/F Shock moist

o/S/R tyre low inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,007 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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AV08 YFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black 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 AV08 YFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 YFF registered?

AV08 YFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is AV08 YFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YFF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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