2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · BF08 WDK
2008 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 141,998 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF08 WDK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 141,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 WDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento (BF08 WDK) between February 2011 and July 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BF08 WDK Mileage History
- 17/02/201132,775 mi
- 17/02/201132,775 mi
- 11/02/2012418,457 mi+385,682 mi
- 19/02/201348,621 mi-369,836 mi
- 19/02/201348,621 mi
- 11/04/201349,400 mi+779 mi
- 02/04/201459,967 mi+10,567 mi
- 01/04/201570,060 mi+10,093 mi
- 11/04/201679,533 mi+9,473 mi
- 06/04/201787,783 mi+8,250 mi
- 21/03/201894,417 mi+6,634 mi
- 29/03/2019103,793 mi+9,376 mi
- 05/04/2019103,943 mi+150 mi
- 16/06/2020113,126 mi+9,183 mi
- 09/06/2021122,468 mi+9,342 mi
- 21/06/2021122,869 mi+401 mi
- 29/06/2022133,478 mi+10,609 mi
- 11/07/2022134,152 mi+674 mi
- 06/07/2023141,996 mi+7,844 mi
- 11/07/2023141,998 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,813 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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