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BF08 WKP

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,421 mi
Last recorded113,421 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WKP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,421 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,207 miles

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

vehicle very rusty underneath

Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,193 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill rusty

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2023 100,507 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

lots of surface corrosion under side

Fail 2 Sep 2021 100,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front outer door handle loose

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 95,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 95,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,504 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,504 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake high

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,009 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,584 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,584 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2015 70,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,681 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 61,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,896 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,254 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake discs have developed slight lip

Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,121 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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BF08 WKP 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 60.9%.

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 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 BF08 WKP, 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 BF08 WKP registered?

BF08 WKP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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