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LE57 JPO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 JPO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 106,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth at outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,110 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,210 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 70,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone forward bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 70,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone forward bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 52,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 42,026 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,911 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 19,115 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,118 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,986 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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LE57 JPO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LE57 JPO, 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 LE57 JPO registered?

LE57 JPO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LE57 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 JPO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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