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LY08 LXT

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,980 mi
Last recorded89,980 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 LXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,561 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,695 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,254 miles

underside starting to get rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2022 85,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside starting to get rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,860 miles

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,455 miles

rear tyres worn and perished slighty

Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,875 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,181 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,004 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 35,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,673 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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LY08 LXT is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LY08 LXT, 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 LY08 LXT registered?

LY08 LXT is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LY08 LXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 LXT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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