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LE57 NBK

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 103,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 103,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 95,223 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear registration plates dim (working)

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,816 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 84,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 62,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 62,280 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,335 miles

unable to check rear belts

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,442 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 30,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,599 miles

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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 NBK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

LE57 NBK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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