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LD58 DHZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 DHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,913 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 88,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,817 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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LD58 DHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

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

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