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LG08 XYN

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,848 mi
Last recorded124,848 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XYN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 124,848 miles

Engine has oil leak/s

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,843 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 106,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,491 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,834 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,540 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,992 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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LG08 XYN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG08 XYN, 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 LG08 XYN registered?

LG08 XYN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is LG08 XYN safe to buy?

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