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KS08 WGX

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 WGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 115,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 115,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,269 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 110,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NO BRAKE FORCE (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,729 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 103,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 100,240 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 96,801 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread

Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 78,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,919 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,333 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 20,700 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 WGX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS08 WGX, 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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How do I check the history of KS08 WGX?

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What year was KS08 WGX registered?

KS08 WGX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KS08 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 WGX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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