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LD08 SKZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 SKZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 120,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 109,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear upper and lower to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,061 miles

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

front tyres wearing on on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,073 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,073 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,190 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,190 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,198 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in both inner steering arms.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,476 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,446 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 55,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,569 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,927 miles

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 SKZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

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

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