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FT08 LGC

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 LGC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 71,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 59,089 miles

Vehicle underbody coated in protective coating

Fail 20 Dec 2024 59,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 56,733 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 56,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel lines (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,959 miles

advise park brke travel/performance

advise uderbody condition scaby

Fail 13 Jun 2022 47,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise park brke travel/performance

advise uderbody condition scaby

Pass 8 May 2021 43,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 34,167 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 31,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 31,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,766 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 22,766 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FT08 LGC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT08 LGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT08 LGC registered?

FT08 LGC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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