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AY58 XSA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XSA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check all front brake pipes due plastic wheel arch

Fail 28 Mar 2018 125,470 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked between treads

unable to check all front brake pipes due plastic wheel arch

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded OVER AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 106,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,631 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all wipers smearing

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 68,637 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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AY58 XSA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AY58 XSA, 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 AY58 XSA registered?

AY58 XSA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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