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LC08 VKR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,551 mi
Last recorded117,551 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 117,551 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 112,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,832 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,832 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,824 miles

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

Rear bump stop corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 93,607 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking over tread pattern

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 87,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,175 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)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,535 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 VKR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

LC08 VKR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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