CarVerify

Free Car Check

N3 WFF

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,818 mi
Last recorded149,818 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 WFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 149,818 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 149,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Sep 2024 145,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 136,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 133,797 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 130,944 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 126,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,160 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,114 miles

slight misting of oil around offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight misting of oil around offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,524 miles

Both front shock absorber damping rates are greatly reduced. Advise renewal.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 63,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 49,318 miles

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

Tyres are crazing on sidewalls

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,238 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N3 WFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N3 WFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N3 WFF?

You can check the full history of N3 WFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N3 WFF registered?

N3 WFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is N3 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 WFF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N3 WFF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N3 WFF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.