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LD08 SWX

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,924 mi
Last recorded122,924 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 122,924 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,814 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,684 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,536 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 60,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,428 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,251 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,251 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 SWX 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 60%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

LD08 SWX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is LD08 SWX safe to buy?

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