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LC08 YOH

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,260 mi
Last recorded100,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 95,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,954 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 86,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,123 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 74,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,936 miles

Both front tyres has cracking on side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 69,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

Both front tyres has cracking on side walls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 65,110 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 65,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 58,160 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,846 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,194 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 YOH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

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

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