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LT08 EWA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,241 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 112,212 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,895 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,133 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,690 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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LT08 EWA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LT08 EWA, 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 LT08 EWA registered?

LT08 EWA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is LT08 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 EWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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