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LB58 DJY

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,874 mi
Last recorded80,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 DJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2023 80,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Underside has been under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,639 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,474 miles

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

General corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,617 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear x2 tyres cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear brake pipes covered in grease. unable to check condition

Fail 22 Nov 2017 52,617 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes at rack minor seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 245/70/16

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone arm / ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb performance very poor (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone arm / front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside registration plate lamp dim but still illuminating number plate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes at rack minor seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 245/70/16

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

due to front tyre wear, alignment check advised after tyre(s) / worn suspension components replaced

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,752 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer shoulder

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

due to way front tyres are wearing alignment check advised

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder, cord exposure imminent 245/70/16

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,239 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 32,239 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,412 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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LB58 DJY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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