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LA08 VLP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,268 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2022 94,268 miles

oil leak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,371 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,370 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,156 miles

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

Several suspension brackets /mountings surface rusting

Underside contaminated

Fail 24 Jun 2021 84,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Several suspension brackets /mountings surface rusting

Underside contaminated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,029 miles

Rust scale on suspension arms, tie bar and axle supports front and rear

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s n/s fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s n/s fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment adjust (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,678 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,734 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,283 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,765 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 VLP 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 77.8%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

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