
Kia Sorento
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc
S8 DWFMOT history
S8 DWF is a red diesel Kia Sorento first used on 30 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 117,345 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 DWF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Sorento
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 DWF was last recorded at 117,345 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,297 miles · 3 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 6,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,345 miles
- 2025 – 113,025 miles
- 2024 – 108,987 miles
- 2023 – 103,376 miles
- 2022 – 101,144 miles
- 2021 – 92,630 miles
- 2020 – 85,522 miles
- 2019 – 80,903 miles
- 2018 – 71,877 miles
- 2017 – 49,379 miles
- 2016 – 31,172 miles
- 2015 – 28,286 miles
- 2014 – 25,439 miles
- 2012 – 21,009 miles
- 2011 – 17,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Lower ball joint securing device missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges, uneven tread pattern wear , recommend replacement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front fog lamp innop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,345 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 117,345 miles
- Test number
- 930461332487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,297 miles (+4,272)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,297 miles
- Test number
- 247134876398
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected calliper loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass113,025 miles (+4,038)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 113,025 miles
- Test number
- 276273538584
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion evident on under body and components
Pass108,987 miles (+2)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 108,987 miles
- Test number
- 234238169187
- DangerousOffside Front tyre condition recommend replacement
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint securing device missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges, uneven tread pattern wear , recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp innop
- AdvisoryRear rear axle and all connecting brackets to shocks and arms corroded not considered dangerous at this time
Fail108,985 miles (+5,609)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,985 miles
- Test number
- 246394760610
- DangerousOffside Front tyre condition recommend replacement
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint securing device missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges, uneven tread pattern wear , recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp innop
- AdvisoryRear rear axle and all connecting brackets to shocks and arms corroded not considered dangerous at this time
Pass103,376 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 103,376 miles
- Test number
- 886566745403
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail103,376 miles (+2,232)1 major3 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,376 miles
- Test number
- 992084126553
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,144 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 101,144 miles
- Test number
- 820193422876
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,142 miles (+8,512)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,142 miles
- Test number
- 252028757864
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,630 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 92,630 miles
- Test number
- 958160477153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,480 miles (+6,958)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,480 miles
- Test number
- 834435584642
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,522 miles (+4,619)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 85,522 miles
- Test number
- 195229334297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,903 miles (+88)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 80,903 miles
- Test number
- 830430124825
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
Fail80,815 miles (+8,938)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,815 miles
- Test number
- 315677827183
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,877 miles (+259)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,877 miles
- Test number
- 932653535515
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail71,618 miles (+22,239)13 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,618 miles
- Test number
- 199758701999
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable lever (3.5.1k)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass49,379 miles (+18,207)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 49,379 miles
- Test number
- 596822970288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,172 miles (+2,886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 31,172 miles
- Test number
- 999375339782
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass28,286 miles (+2,847)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 28,286 miles
- Test number
- 549758105068
- NotePart of o/s/f outer brake pad has broken away from backing
Pass25,439 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 25,439 miles
- Test number
- 476862624003
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,009 miles (+3,289)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 21,009 miles
- Test number
- 189366932371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,720 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 17,720 miles
- Test number
- 109069641396
- NoteFront windscreen washers weak
Fail17,720 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,720 miles
- Test number
- 486909541493
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- NoteFront windscreen washers weak
Questions about S8 DWF
- Does S8 DWF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DWF is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 DWF?
- The MOT on S8 DWF is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 DWF done?
- S8 DWF was recorded at 117,345 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,759 miles a year.
- Has S8 DWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 DWF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 DWF 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 S8 DWF find?
- S8 DWF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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