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LC08 YOA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,032 mi
Last recorded109,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 109,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads worn low-both sides front top suspension bushes perished-under vehicle corroded/covered by substance

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,702 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 93,702 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot fulcrum lever (3.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,657 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,653 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,653 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 75,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,597 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 65,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,511 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 YOA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YOA, 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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LC08 YOA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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