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LD58 DKJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,962 mi
Last recorded125,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 DKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 125,962 miles

Corrosion around tow bar and rear chassis area but not excessive

N/S and O/S Plastic Sill protectors fitted but signs of corrosion around protector fittings.

Slight oil leak from rear diff casing

Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe corroded towards rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back pipe corroded towards rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Corrosion around tow bar and rear chassis area but not excessive

N/S and O/S Plastic Sill protectors fitted but signs of corrosion around protector fittings.

Slight oil leak from rear diff casing

Pass 23 May 2019 117,000 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning light on dash time of test

Fail 23 May 2019 117,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning light on dash time of test

Pass 23 May 2018 106,621 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 106,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 96,799 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

slight misting of oil on intercooler

Fail 5 May 2017 96,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

slight misting of oil on intercooler

Fail 4 May 2017 96,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded lower next yo fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded upper next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres perished // cracks in tread of tyre

Offside Front tyre worn 1.6 mm on inside edge of tread

Towbar component slightly corroded towbar (6.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 88,028 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 87,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 79,678 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 79,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,915 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 53,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 53,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack slight misting of oil on n/s o/s and centre

tow bar bad earth on sidelights

Fail 19 Apr 2012 38,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack slight misting of oil on n/s o/s and centre

tow bar bad earth on sidelights

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 DKJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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