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MK08 WTJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,908 mi
Last recorded116,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 WTJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,035 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 106,649 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,591 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 18 Apr 2015 76,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,538 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,429 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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MK08 WTJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK08 WTJ, 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 MK08 WTJ registered?

MK08 WTJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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