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LB08 HFS

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HFS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 85,215 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

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

Fail 10 May 2021 85,151 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Around engine component (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size 245.65.R 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

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

Pass 26 May 2020 80,908 miles

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

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 29 Apr 2020 80,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

play in o/s steering arm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2019 76,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,840 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2017 68,450 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 3 May 2017 68,449 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 64,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

towing eye not attached

Pass 11 May 2015 59,173 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2014 52,302 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 52,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,542 miles

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

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 HFS is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LB08 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

LB08 HFS is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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