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AO58 FFZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,635 mi
Last recorded115,635 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 FFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,602 miles

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

corrosion in various places

Fail 12 Feb 2025 112,597 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 109,374 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,862 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 103,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 101,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 96,802 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,983 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 73,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,163 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some of the metal brake pipes cant be seen as the are above the chassis and fuel tank

Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,916 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some of the metal brake pipes cant be seen as the are above the chassis and fuel tank

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,774 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,881 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,542 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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AO58 FFZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO58 FFZ, 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 AO58 FFZ registered?

AO58 FFZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AO58 FFZ safe to buy?

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