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BL57 XBB

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,622 mi
Last recorded115,622 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XBB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 115,622 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively BOLTS CORRODED (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 115,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively BOLTS CORRODED (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,708 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 112,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,990 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2020 104,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,079 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,399 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,020 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 90,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 83,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 75,394 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,494 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,052 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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BL57 XBB is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL57 XBB, 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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BL57 XBB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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