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LD08 SWJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,819 mi
Last recorded118,819 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 118,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 118,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 18 Mar 2022 115,159 miles

steering slighty stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,227 miles

front propshaft has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2020 104,973 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,966 miles

park brake performance low and long travel.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,316 miles

rear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,316 miles

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

rear axle mounting brackets slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,999 miles

found all brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,998 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

found all brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,878 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 67,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,693 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,361 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r tyre has a slow puncher

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,606 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on the inner edges

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 SWJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

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

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