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LE57 JRZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 140,387 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 140,387 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 132,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection to some areas

Fail 5 Aug 2025 132,874 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection to some areas

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged scuffing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged scuffing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,254 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive nearside front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,311 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,179 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 92,180 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Handbrake cable pivot sticking (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 86,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

headlight cleaning device not working.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 31 Jul 2019 80,031 miles

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

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement handbrake compensator. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

headlight cleaning device not working.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,822 miles

both ends of steering rack have a light misting of oil.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 68,822 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both ends of steering rack have a light misting of oil.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,382 miles

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

both end of power steering rack have a light misting of oil.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 58,382 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both end of power steering rack have a light misting of oil.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,676 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,363 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 JRZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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