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BF58 EXU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,963 mi
Last recorded141,963 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 EXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 141,963 miles

AXL LEAKING !!! AND PLAY IN STEEING N/S

Pass 23 Oct 2018 138,599 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 134,209 miles

AXL OIL LEAKING !

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,187 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play ARM (2.2.B.1f)

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 125,461 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,944 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,616 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,433 miles

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

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

Oil leak

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,713 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats removed . Used as van

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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BF58 EXU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EXU, 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 BF58 EXU registered?

BF58 EXU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is BF58 EXU safe to buy?

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