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LX57 JFF

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,917 mi
Last recorded160,917 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 JFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 160,917 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 160,917 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,027 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 143,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,130 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 111,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,363 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,647 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,342 miles

o/s rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Nov 2013 60,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,877 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 52,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2012 42,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 34,095 miles

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

excessive hb travel

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,095 miles

excessive hb travel

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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LX57 JFF 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 63.2%.

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 LX57 JFF, 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 LX57 JFF registered?

LX57 JFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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