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Kia Sorento

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LD08 SFZMOT history

LD08 SFZ is a silver diesel Kia Sorento first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,714 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 SFZ was last recorded at 146,714 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 12,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,711 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,003 miles
Average per year
6,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,714 miles
  • 2025 – 134,711 miles
  • 2024 – 122,124 miles
  • 2023 – 112,281 miles
  • 2022 – 106,682 miles
  • 2021 – 84,210 miles
  • 2020 – 65,328 miles
  • 2019 – 52,120 miles
  • 2018 – 51,091 miles
  • 2017 – 50,363 miles
  • 2015 – 49,664 miles
  • 2013 – 47,906 miles
  • 2012 – 46,796 miles
  • 2011 – 45,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,714 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,714 miles (+12,003)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,714 miles
    Test number
    955719956769
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,711 miles (+12,587)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,711 miles
    Test number
    415513712458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryBoth sills are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel is high

  3. Pass122,124 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    710674704611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,122 miles (+9,841)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,122 miles
    Test number
    186697866104
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,281 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,281 miles
    Test number
    357081935012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,277 miles (+5,595)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,277 miles
    Test number
    476571401092
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass106,682 miles (+22,472)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,682 miles
    Test number
    957829632074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,210 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    502676060833
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail84,209 miles (+18,881)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    278131546612
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass65,328 miles (+13,208)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    904378959228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,120 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    156231797106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,580 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    493079441485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,091 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    489263811220
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not to extent of insecure when bonnet closed.

  14. Pass50,363 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,363 miles
    Test number
    111821897150
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly Lower effort on Near Side Parking Brake (3.7.C.3b)

  15. Pass49,664 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    802637446572
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  16. Pass49,191 miles (+1,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    989851925002
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass47,906 miles (+1,110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,906 miles
    Test number
    948623003175
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass46,796 miles (+1,643)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,796 miles
    Test number
    995846992098
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass45,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,153 miles
    Test number
    519361901124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LD08 SFZ

Does LD08 SFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 SFZ expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SFZ?
The MOT on LD08 SFZ expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 SFZ done?
LD08 SFZ was recorded at 146,714 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,538 miles a year.
Has LD08 SFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SFZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 SFZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 SFZ find?
LD08 SFZ failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 9 more.

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