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LA08 VLE

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,173 mi
Last recorded129,173 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,643 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 124,609 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 124,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 113,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 109,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 103,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,331 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 71,324 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,289 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 30,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 VLE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA08 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

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

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