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LC08 YOJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,947 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake fluid reservoir half full

park brake effort only just met

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,717 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid reservoir half full

front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

park brake effort only just met,it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 111,838 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,941 miles

rear exhaust rubber cracking

front discs scored

front pads getting low

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2017 99,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs scored

front pads getting low

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,316 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from intercooler area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel almost on stop (3.1.6b)

handbrake effort only just meets requirements 17%

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,538 miles

n/s front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fluid leak at nearside rear hub

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread and tread perished

offside front tyre tread perished

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken

Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,273 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,176 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 20 Jun 2012 51,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,290 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YOJ 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 75%.

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

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