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LS08 WOB

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,482 mi
Last recorded107,482 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 WOB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,577 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,098 miles

Front propshaft removed

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 89,085 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced check bulb is fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement on axle (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front propshaft removed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose secured by temporary repair

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides on axle insecure/no clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

trailer electrics secured by temporary repair

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,655 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 82,654 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear Popped on taply test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 76,491 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes also corroded under wheel arch - where joins from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 76,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes also corroded under wheel arch - where joins from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp low intensity

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

Rear brakes 48% imbalance

handbrake low reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,637 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,928 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,980 miles

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

slight restriction on offside rear handbrake

Fail 1 Jul 2014 55,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight restriction on offside rear handbrake

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,386 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,386 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 41,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,731 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,598 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 33,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LS08 WOB 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 60.9%.

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 LS08 WOB, 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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LS08 WOB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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