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MW08 BVE

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BVE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,693 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,246 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,235 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2023 69,231 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,555 miles

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

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

all suspension components and springs very rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,555 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

all suspension components and springs very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,020 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 64,020 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,112 miles

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,112 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 31 May 2019 57,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,010 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to inner wings

Pass 25 May 2016 47,634 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 47,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,106 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 43,106 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 38,872 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 34,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,648 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 23,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MW08 BVE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MW08 BVE, 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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MW08 BVE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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