MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear axle casing corroded
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
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 ()
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all4x pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
powered steering rack damp.
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.
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))
Rear Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge
o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge on 33m/m
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LA08 VLC safe to buy?
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