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LV58 OFJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,054 mi
Last recorded118,054 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 OFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 118,052 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,503 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 93,228 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight dim

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 72,645 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,329 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 42,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,250 miles

Front Both tyres slightly wearing on inner section

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,066 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 30,179 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,344 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 18,344 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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LV58 OFJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV58 OFJ, 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 LV58 OFJ registered?

LV58 OFJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LV58 OFJ safe to buy?

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