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LD08 SVA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 78,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 65,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 57,531 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 42,137 miles

park brake requirements only just met.

Pass 1 Jun 2019 40,610 miles

park brake requirements only just met

Pass 21 May 2018 38,780 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,047 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,974 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,481 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 29,334 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nail in n/s/f tyre and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 22,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 19,103 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 SVA 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 88.9%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

LD08 SVA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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