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AE57 RGX

2008 Kia Sorento

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,385 mi
Last recorded48,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,169 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,829 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,330 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 8,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE57 RGX is a 2008 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE57 RGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE57 RGX?

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What year was AE57 RGX registered?

AE57 RGX is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE57 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 RGX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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