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C7 WYL

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,620 mi
Last recorded102,620 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 WYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jul 2024 97,669 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 97,669 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,915 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 92,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,431 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,191 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,657 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 71,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 24,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,262 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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C7 WYL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 C7 WYL, 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 C7 WYL registered?

C7 WYL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is C7 WYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 WYL 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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