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LG08 YBM

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,028 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,598 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 95,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,814 miles

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

oil leak under eninge?

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in center of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in center of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,788 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,250 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 YBM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG08 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

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

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