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LC57 ROU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 ROU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 113,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

both headlamps deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside headlamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre cracking through tread

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2024 98,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,748 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 78,748 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,786 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 76,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hand brake requires attention / adjustment

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,415 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 70,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,950 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm and starting to wear on inside

offside front tyre 2mm and bald on inside

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,794 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 54,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,188 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,686 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,396 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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LC57 ROU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC57 ROU, 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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LC57 ROU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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