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LD58 DHY

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,803 mi
Last recorded190,803 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 DHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 190,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 180,306 miles

Offside Rear tyre on outer edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component stearing rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

four wheel drive prop shaft missing

Fail 22 Mar 2018 180,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre on outer edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component stearing rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

four wheel drive prop shaft missing

Pass 17 Feb 2017 180,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 180,247 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 166,533 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 166,533 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 141,147 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 141,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 119,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,520 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 72,520 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 DHY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

LD58 DHY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is LD58 DHY safe to buy?

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