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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 3,497 cc

K88 KWPMOT history

K88 KWP is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,420 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 KWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 KWP was last recorded at 147,420 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,388 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
6,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,420 miles
  • 2025 – 147,388 miles
  • 2024 – 143,902 miles
  • 2023 – 138,180 miles
  • 2022 – 132,743 miles
  • 2021 – 124,658 miles
  • 2020 – 112,582 miles
  • 2019 – 103,145 miles
  • 2018 – 94,302 miles
  • 2017 – 82,362 miles
  • 2016 – 78,092 miles
  • 2015 – 74,375 miles
  • 2014 – 70,844 miles
  • 2013 – 67,395 miles
  • 2012 – 63,771 miles
  • 2011 – 59,647 miles
  • 2010 – 55,167 miles
  • 2009 – 51,587 miles
  • 2008 – 34,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,420 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside inner sill corroding near body mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,420 miles (+32)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    282651815352
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail147,388 miles (+3,486)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,388 miles
    Test number
    792949067593
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting SILL (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass143,902 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,902 miles
    Test number
    377230223782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroding near body mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail143,901 miles (+5,721)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,901 miles
    Test number
    615710261106
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired holed and corroded 30cm body mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroding near body mounts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass138,180 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    748953687476
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryPin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot
  6. Pass132,743 miles (+51)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,743 miles
    Test number
    341808396459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill Section - Unable to Inspect repair due to underseal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill Section - Unable to inspect repair due to underseal
  7. Fail132,692 miles (+8,034)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,692 miles
    Test number
    658635856455
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  8. Pass124,658 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,658 miles
    Test number
    631097731737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,560 miles (+11,978)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    547899968698
    • DangerousRear Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected both top arm mountings loose (5.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass112,582 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    749460340401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,406 miles (+9,261)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,406 miles
    Test number
    708391654661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass103,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    503604669748
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft joint slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Fail103,145 miles (+8,843)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,145 miles
    Test number
    199703945834
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront prop-shaft joint slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  14. Pass94,302 miles (+11,940)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    702951030045
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass82,362 miles (+4,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    369701264202
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  16. Pass78,092 miles (+3,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    255662749521
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring engine part
  17. Pass74,375 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    830814611396
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  18. Pass70,844 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    215340534391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,395 miles (+3,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    139303833353
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  20. Pass63,771 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    626058922325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,647 miles (+4,480)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    538739711303
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Pass55,167 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,167 miles
    Test number
    620383440310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    144849949305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,587 miles (+6,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    501309149350
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  25. Pass45,584 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,584 miles
    Test number
    634096079095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,276 miles
    Test number
    260430088072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,276 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,276 miles
    Test number
    933000888029
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about K88 KWP

Does K88 KWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 KWP is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 KWP?
The MOT on K88 KWP is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 KWP done?
K88 KWP was recorded at 147,420 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,328 miles a year.
Has K88 KWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 KWP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 KWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K88 KWP find?
K88 KWP passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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