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LD08 SKO

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,219 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 51,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 50,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,449 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 49,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 39,963 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 38,137 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 33,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 33,531 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 May 2011 20,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,776 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 SKO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 SKO registered?

LD08 SKO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is LD08 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 SKO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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