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LB08 XAX

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 95,775 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 95,459 miles

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

Chassis, underbody and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 91,888 miles

Auxiliary belt worn

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler/pipes area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front to back. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 89,106 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

underside has light corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,719 miles

Various underside corrosion.

Fail 11 Jul 2023 86,624 miles

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))

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

Various underside corrosion.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,032 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 82,877 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked outer edge. Cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 78,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,682 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,278 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 63,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,548 miles

Front to rear brake pipes been greased

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,535 miles

o/s/f inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,297 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 37,297 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 31,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,254 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,803 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 XAX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XAX, 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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LB08 XAX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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