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LM08 NAE

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,894 mi
Last recorded114,894 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 NAE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 114,894 miles

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

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

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 114,893 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Hand brake pivot on axle (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside n/s hand brake inoperative (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s backing sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Outer Sills difficult to inspect due to covers

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 110,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 105,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 94,038 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 94,038 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible No plate too dirty for MOT test (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,460 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,404 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn excessive play front part of shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,590 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate very dirty

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,677 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,677 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,380 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,600 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,935 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades poor condition advise they are replaced

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 22,941 miles

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

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

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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LM08 NAE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LM08 NAE, 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 LM08 NAE registered?

LM08 NAE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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