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LD58 DJO

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,982 mi
Last recorded70,982 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,982 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 70,404 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up front propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 61,895 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,700 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/s & n/s inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis corroded

o/s & n/s rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/s of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/s of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,492 miles

Both rear door handles insecure but still operational

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 45,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on axle for handbrake calbes (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Both rear door handles insecure but still operational

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,099 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,977 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 17,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,159 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 DJO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD58 DJO, 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 DJO registered?

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

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