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LC57 RPV

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,880 mi
Last recorded116,880 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,574 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 104,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 88,753 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,328 miles

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

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

metal guard under radiator rusted through

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,568 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 59,568 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 16,875 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,875 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 RPV 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 81.3%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

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

Is LC57 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 RPV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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