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FD57 EKA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,860 mi
Last recorded142,860 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 EKA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,220 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,782 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front bumper damaged, but unlikely to cause injury

Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,866 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

front bumper damaged, but unlikely to cause injury

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 May 2017 83,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 22 May 2017 83,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 4 May 2016 78,938 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,911 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake linkage seizing up and not releasing (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake binding due to rear handbrake linkage seizing up (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,004 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,001 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 17 Jan 2015 67,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 60,004 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,465 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,323 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

front brake pad wear low

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 EKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD57 EKA, 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 EKA registered?

FD57 EKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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