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LC58 GYP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,376 mi
Last recorded154,376 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 GYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 154,376 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 145,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 145,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 145,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front prop shaft missing

starter motor faulty

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,141 miles

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

Rear Differential Leaking Oil

Fail 25 Aug 2021 143,843 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Differential Leaking Oil

Pass 28 Aug 2020 137,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 137,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged Cut To Excess (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,159 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 132,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 125,054 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 75,408 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 57,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,665 miles

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

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

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

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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LC58 GYP is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LC58 GYP, 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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LC58 GYP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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