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LC08 BWY

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 130,394 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,779 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 110,065 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Drivers seat (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,670 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 88,664 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,411 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,935 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,998 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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LC08 BWY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC08 BWY, 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 LC08 BWY registered?

LC08 BWY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is LC08 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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