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LE57 JTU

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp washers not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,813 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp washers not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 88,596 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 88,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 82,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,480 miles

brake pipe to offside front corroded suggest to replace soon.

one front to rear brake pipe corroded suggest to replace soon.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 75,480 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to offside front corroded suggest to replace soon.

one front to rear brake pipe corroded suggest to replace soon.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front streaking slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,183 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from rack gator (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 63,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to inspect adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep from rack gator (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brakes slightly binding on.

both rear tyres treads worn very low ,suggest new tyres.

nearside front side light dull suggest new bulb.

offside front brake slightly binding on.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brakes slightly binding on.

both rear tyres treads worn very low ,suggest new tyres.

nearside front side light dull suggest new bulb.

offside front brake slightly binding on.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing low 85% worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,650 miles

rear brake pads wearing low 85% worn

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,581 miles

both front tyre treads worn close to limit and tread edges scrubbed off.

offside front side light dull.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,581 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyre treads worn close to limit and tread edges scrubbed off.

offside front side light dull.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,558 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 JTU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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