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BF08 WKZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,999 mi
Last recorded134,999 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,999 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 134,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,235 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,413 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle underside is corroded (surface)

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

unable to inspect fuel pipes as they are covered in grease

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,155 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 95,777 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 87,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,537 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damp in NS headlamp lense, aim ok

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,816 miles

front brake pads getting low

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,519 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,519 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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 WKZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF08 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

BF08 WKZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 WKZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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