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LB08 HFL

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,808 mi
Last recorded119,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HFL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 119,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 115,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 107,447 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

rear axle beam heavily corroded

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 71,319 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,547 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 33,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,638 miles

Oil leak

Slight cracking on front tyre walls n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,716 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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LB08 HFL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB08 HFL, 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 LB08 HFL registered?

LB08 HFL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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