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ND08 WGW

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,775 mi
Last recorded121,775 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 WGW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 121,775 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 121,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough power steering noisey, fan belt damaged (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever little reserve travel,advise adjustment

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 110,387 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 106,985 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 103,190 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,805 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Gearbox noisey

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight leak from gearbox

Fail 20 Dec 2019 97,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Gearbox noisey

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Slight leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Dec 2018 87,073 miles

Both rear tyres ? Getting low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 87,071 miles

Central Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear tyres ? Getting low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre ? 1 mm on the outer and inner edges ? 245/70/16 107 h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 78,572 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Fail 27 Dec 2017 78,571 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ? End section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ? End section (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox leaking oil

Pass 29 Dec 2016 65,833 miles

Oil leak From gearbox ? ()

Slight corrosion showing on rear brake pipes ?

Fail 28 Dec 2016 65,832 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak From gearbox ? ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion showing on rear brake pipes ?

Pass 30 Dec 2015 59,938 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (245/70r16)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,579 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,752 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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ND08 WGW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ND08 WGW, 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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ND08 WGW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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