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LB58 DJE

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,518 mi
Last recorded101,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 DJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,377 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,020 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

all front suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,904 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside wiper torn

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,203 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,975 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake poor-slack

suspension soft?

Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

handbrake poor-slack

suspension soft?

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,190 miles

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front pads wear indicator active

rear brake cable compensator slightly stiff

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,370 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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LB58 DJE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB58 DJE, 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 LB58 DJE registered?

LB58 DJE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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