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LR08 RSV

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,714 mi
Last recorded106,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 RSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,713 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

auxiliary belt noisy

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,241 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 14% rear 12% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front prop shaft removed

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

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

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

parking brake performance only 19%

Fail 13 Jul 2018 100,241 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door moulding clips (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front 14% rear 12% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake performance only 19%

Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak transfer box

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak transfer box

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,977 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,003 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 76,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,266 miles

n/s mud flaps damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s door trim missing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,266 miles

n/s door trim missing

n/s mud flaps damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 51,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,947 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 37,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 1 Apr 2011 27,191 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,191 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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LR08 RSV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LR08 RSV, 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 LR08 RSV registered?

LR08 RSV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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