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LG08 XZC

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

150,892 mi
Last recorded150,892 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 150,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted.

Spare tyre defective tyre flat. ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 139,286 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted.

Spare tyre defective tyre flat. ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 129,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 128,879 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 117,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

all outer wheel rims damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Near and Offside, noisy pump but no fluid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 104,896 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement cable mount/swivel (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding excessively

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish/cracked plus has a repair on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 101,208 miles

Central Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement plus offside rear brake noisy (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/65/17t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish/cracked plus has a repair on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 95,781 miles

Rear Near and Offside tyres perished

Fail 3 May 2017 95,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside, have floppy upgrades fitted (8.2.2)

Rear Near and Offside tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2016 91,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,531 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,490 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 64,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 64,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,917 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,742 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 XZC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

LG08 XZC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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