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MW57 VKL

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 VKL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 120,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advisory (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 107,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 94,064 miles

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 94,064 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lamp has water ingress.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,149 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 89,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,231 miles

underside coated with wax oil

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,231 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underside coated with wax oil

Pass 24 Jan 2018 62,325 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front NSF seatbelt struggles & slow to retract

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front OSF seatbelt struggles & slow to retract

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear OSR seatbelt struggles & slow to retract

Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play OSF rack arm has excessive movement inside gator (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front NSF seatbelt struggles & slow to retract

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front OSF seatbelt struggles & slow to retract

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear OSR seatbelt struggles & slow to retract

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 57,197 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,691 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf bumper damaged.

osr bumper damaged.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf bumper damaged.

osr bumper damaged.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf bumper damaged but no sharp edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 44,074 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf bumper damaged but no sharp edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,723 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,361 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,340 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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MW57 VKL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 MW57 VKL, 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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MW57 VKL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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