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LC08 BXO

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BXO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,518 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,742 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,830 miles

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,914 miles

Rear rear suspension components have light service corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,187 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 82,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,912 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,110 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2011 21,238 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,238 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 BXO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LC08 BXO, 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 BXO registered?

LC08 BXO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LC08 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BXO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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