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LC08 JZT

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 78,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,553 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,235 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 61,235 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,314 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 24,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,128 miles

Park brake has a lot of travel

Fail 15 Jun 2016 17,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Park brake has a lot of travel

Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,586 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 JZT 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 76.5%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC08 JZT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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