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LB57 KTG

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KTG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,485 miles

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

Parking brake warning light intermittent

Fail 10 Jun 2021 119,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake warning light intermittent

Pass 27 May 2020 113,026 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear axle and suspension mounting points corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 113,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear axle and suspension mounting points corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 106,556 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 98,813 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 87,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,693 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 81,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 72,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,833 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,075 miles

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

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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LB57 KTG is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LB57 KTG, 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 LB57 KTG registered?

LB57 KTG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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