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LB58 DPU

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,253 mi
Last recorded54,253 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,253 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,892 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 53,890 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 52,408 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At nearside front of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 51,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,990 miles

Central Front lower under tray bumper mounting corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 49,988 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front lower under tray bumper mounting corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 48,588 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from ns track rod internal fault at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 48,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from ns track rod internal fault at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 44,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,397 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,397 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot on axle (marked) (3.5.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 37,803 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 37,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,378 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 27,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake travel

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 DPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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