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FD57 EJY

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,840 mi
Last recorded167,840 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 EJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 167,840 miles

under side rusting

Fail 4 May 2020 167,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 152,339 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,675 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 134,675 miles

Central Rear Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,708 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,885 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 85,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 60,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,821 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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FD57 EJY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD57 EJY, 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 FD57 EJY registered?

FD57 EJY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FD57 EJY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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