MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust rubber mount broken
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FD57 EKA safe to buy?
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