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LC57 RPU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,007 mi
Last recorded122,007 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,007 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 118,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear bump stops becoming deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,061 miles

Both rear bump stops becoming deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 110,061 miles

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

Both rear bump stops becoming deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,402 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bump stops becoming deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 105,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak of oil from the rear of the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops becoming deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,770 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,905 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 34,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,038 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 9,776 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 RPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RPU, 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 LC57 RPU registered?

LC57 RPU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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