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MF08 LBX

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 63,795 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 63,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 60,330 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,041 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,675 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 59,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 53,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,155 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,515 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,627 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,927 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,181 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 31,156 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps just in aim

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,305 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 15,305 miles

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

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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MF08 LBX 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 84.2%.

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 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 MF08 LBX, 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 MF08 LBX registered?

MF08 LBX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MF08 LBX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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