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LA08 VLC

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,730 mi
Last recorded137,730 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 VLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 131,177 miles

Rear rear axle casing corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 130,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear axle casing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 124,822 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,369 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,215 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all4x pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

powered steering rack damp.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,817 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all4x pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

powered steering rack damp.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 99,655 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,938 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 82,938 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,807 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge on 33m/m

Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,431 miles

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 VLC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

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

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