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FD57 EKF

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 125,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,180 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,472 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,472 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

fair amount of hand brake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,469 miles

Corrosion to both rear sections of main metal brake pipes.

Fair amount of front brake imbalance o/s low.

Front brake discs corroded and brake pads starting to get low.

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Slight binding to rear brakes when handbrake released.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,187 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 EKF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

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

Is FD57 EKF safe to buy?

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