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LD08 MVR

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,572 mi
Last recorded135,572 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 MVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,572 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,038 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 122,038 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,896 miles

Automatic gearbox pipes corroded

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 107,871 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Automatic gearbox pipes corroded

Both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 96,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,028 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,010 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 68,771 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,257 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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LD08 MVR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD08 MVR, 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 LD08 MVR registered?

LD08 MVR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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