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LB58 DKV

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,031 mi
Last recorded163,031 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 163,031 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (under o/s/f inner wing) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 at front (under o/s/f inner wing) (1.1.11 (c))

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

under vehicle in a rusty condition.

Fail 11 Aug 2022 162,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (under o/s/f inner wing) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 at front (under o/s/f inner wing) (1.1.11 (c))

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

under vehicle in a rusty condition.

Fail 1 Aug 2022 162,637 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 151,849 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 132,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,155 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,578 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 101,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,302 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes at the flexis are slightly corroded

both n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes at the flexis are slightly corroded

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,464 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 4,024 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 DKV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LB58 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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