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LD58 DKU

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,218 mi
Last recorded135,218 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 127,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,719 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 115,718 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure both sockets (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 105,317 miles

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting other lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 91,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,227 miles

2x rear bump stops breaking up

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/f washer jet only half working but still supplying enough fluid

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,067 miles

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

2x rear bump stops breaking up

front wipers slightly smearing

o/s/f washer jet only half working but still supplying enough fluid

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,382 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,022 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,258 miles

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

slight leak from steering rack, both ends

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 DKU 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 62.5%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

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

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