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LD08 SKK

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,733 mi
Last recorded142,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 142,733 miles

parking brake effort low on nearside

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 142,732 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort low on nearside

Fail 13 Jun 2018 142,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort low on nearside

Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front number plate damaged but stil clearly visable

Fail 16 Jun 2017 127,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front number plate damaged but stil clearly visable

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,178 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,171 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,171 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 SKK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

LD08 SKK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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