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LD58 DDL

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 DDL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 97,307 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking and perishing in treads

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking and perishing in treads

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,556 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre, wearing inner edge.

Rear both rear tyres cracked and perished inbetween the treads.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroding. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 89,192 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,052 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 64,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,405 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LD58 DDL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD58 DDL, 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 LD58 DDL registered?

LD58 DDL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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