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LD08 SGV

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,913 mi
Last recorded112,913 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 109,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 109,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 106,330 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 102,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 96,988 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 92,819 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 89,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 89,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,137 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,007 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,779 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,277 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 48,179 miles

Front 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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LD08 SGV 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 77.8%.

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 LD08 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

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

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