CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF58 ETO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ETO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 54,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,159 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,587 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,211 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,010 miles

nearside steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2011 15,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside steering rack slight oil leak

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF58 ETO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF58 ETO, 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 BF58 ETO?

You can check the full history of BF58 ETO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF58 ETO registered?

BF58 ETO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 ETO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF58 ETO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF58 ETO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.