
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Pass124,658 miles (+98)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 124,658 miles
- Test number
- 631097731737
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass112,582 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,582 miles
- Test number
- 749460340401
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Pass70,844 miles (+3,449)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,844 miles
- Test number
- 215340534391
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass63,771 miles (+4,124)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 63,771 miles
- Test number
- 626058922325
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass55,167 miles (+3,580)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 55,167 miles
- Test number
- 620383440310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,587 miles
- Test number
- 144849949305
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass45,584 miles (+11,308)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 45,584 miles
- Test number
- 634096079095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,276 miles
- Test number
- 260430088072
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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