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LD58 RYM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,879 mi
Last recorded85,879 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 RYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,879 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,583 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 84,583 miles

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

Handbrake has travel

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,661 miles

Handbrake has travel

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,209 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,181 miles

Coolant Below Minimum At Time Of Test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,709 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 42,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,712 miles

Both rear tyres 78% worn and excessively cracked treads almost exposing cords layers.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,905 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 7,219 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 RYM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

LD58 RYM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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