Official DVLA Record

2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · WK08 VCM

WK08 VCM

2008 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 138,567 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA SORENTO
Year / Origin
2008 · Truro
MOT Status
Valid until 01/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
138,567 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2497cc

WK08 VCM Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2026
  • 138,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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WK08 VCM Mileage History

  1. 17/02/201135,650 mi
  2. 17/02/201135,650 mi
  3. 16/02/201245,919 mi+10,269 mi
  4. 13/02/201358,707 mi+12,788 mi
  5. 30/04/201359,518 mi+811 mi
  6. 30/04/201466,221 mi+6,703 mi
  7. 20/04/201572,211 mi+5,990 mi
  8. 20/04/201677,027 mi+4,816 mi
  9. 11/05/201782,208 mi+5,181 mi
  10. 16/05/201782,210 mi+2 mi
  11. 26/04/201886,612 mi+4,402 mi
  12. 08/05/201992,308 mi+5,696 mi
  13. 09/05/201992,310 mi+2 mi
  14. 03/08/202094,961 mi+2,651 mi
  15. 27/07/202199,735 mi+4,774 mi
  16. 06/07/2022105,002 mi+5,267 mi
  17. 06/07/2022105,004 mi+2 mi
  18. 16/11/2023117,893 mi+12,889 mi
  19. 05/12/2023117,895 mi+2 mi
  20. 13/12/2024127,914 mi+10,019 mi
  21. 03/04/2025131,542 mi+3,628 mi
  22. 07/04/2026138,562 mi+7,020 mi
  23. 07/05/2026138,567 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 6,763 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

WK08 VCM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 04:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento (WK08 VCM) between February 2011 and May 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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