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LB08 XBA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,363 mi
Last recorded93,363 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 93,363 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,114 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axel corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner O/s & n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 87,171 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

inner and outer sills rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2023 84,948 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler/heat exchanger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody and chassis rust

Fail 21 Jun 2023 84,948 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler/heat exchanger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody and chassis rust

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,575 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 77,575 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,057 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 77,057 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,420 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,420 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,962 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,260 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,861 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,636 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 34,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,501 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,595 miles

light mark on windscreen

nearside rear tyre cuts outer sidewall

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 XBA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

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

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