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KS08 PWS

2016 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,582 mi
Last recorded68,582 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sorento52,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 PWS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,582 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 68,582 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 57,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,700 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 45,699 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 24,496 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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KS08 PWS is a 2016 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 52,701 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 KS08 PWS, 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 10 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KS08 PWS registered?

KS08 PWS is a 2016 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is KS08 PWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 PWS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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