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BV58 RDZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,837 mi
Last recorded131,837 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RDZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 131,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sills & sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sills & sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 125,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,408 miles

Front prop shaft removed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle missing but can still be opened from outside

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 110,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 103,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side's

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings and spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,387 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 99,386 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake travel

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,093 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,020 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,340 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,092 miles

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

Offside Front Upper wishbone rear bush starting to perish

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,092 miles

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

Offside Front Upper wishbone rear bush starting to perish

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,366 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,869 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,470 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,963 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust fouling towbar, rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,559 miles

exhaust fouling towbar, rear tyres worn

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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BV58 RDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV58 RDZ, 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 BV58 RDZ registered?

BV58 RDZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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