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LE57 JSX

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 88,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 81,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc` suspension parts

Fail 8 Apr 2025 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc` suspension parts

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,808 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim to high

Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,576 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,179 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,184 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,577 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,378 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,566 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,217 miles

un able to check centre rear seatbelt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,718 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 19,155 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 JSX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

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

Is LE57 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 JSX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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