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FD57 UFE

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,875 mi
Last recorded133,875 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 UFE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 133,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 124,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 103,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 96,549 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 96,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 91,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,659 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2014 63,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,353 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,654 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 33,321 miles

all four tyres down to 4mm

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 UFE is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

FD57 UFE is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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