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LA08 VKO

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 VKO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe ends by flexis slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipe ends by axle have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,541 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,058 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front outer to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 77,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front outer to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 74,736 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment excessive handbrake travel (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment axle pivot (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,595 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 73,595 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various corrosion to underbody

Pass 4 Aug 2017 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 58,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light had a loose wire connection..

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades split & worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,641 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,053 miles

slight damage to both front outer tyre walls

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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LA08 VKO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA08 VKO, 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 LA08 VKO registered?

LA08 VKO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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