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LC58 OYE

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 OYE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,389 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 75,408 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,801 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,801 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc abs sensor rubbing on shaft (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,538 miles

Nearside 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 26 May 2017 63,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,201 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear axle and o/s/f chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Aug 2015 48,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack area damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack area damp

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,978 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2013 30,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,859 miles

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

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 OYE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 OYE, 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 LC58 OYE registered?

LC58 OYE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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