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2008 KIA Sorento XT 2.5L Diesel · LM08 APZ

LM08 APZ

2008 KIA Sorento XT (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 154,009 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
KIA SORENTO XT
Year / Origin
2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Sept 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (30 Nov 2025)
Recorded Mileage
154,009 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Sept 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30 Nov 2025
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
2497cc
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LM08 APZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2025
  • 154,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LM08 APZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 12:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento Xt (LM08 APZ) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LM08 APZ Mileage History

  1. 11/08/2023138,297 mi
  2. 16/08/2023138,388 mi+91 mi
  3. 25/08/2024146,557 mi+8,169 mi
  4. 10/09/2024146,721 mi+164 mi
  5. 30/09/2025154,009 mi+7,288 mi

Average of roughly 7,352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Taxed
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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