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FE57 XNB

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,642 mi
Last recorded137,642 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XNB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 137,642 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 125,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 101,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 98,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gator slightly loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,222 miles

inner sills getting weak at rear

Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder upto hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner sills getting weak at rear

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 93,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,602 miles

o/s/f brake hose ferule slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe on inner inner (from hose ) slightly corroded

one main brake pipe near tank at rear slightly corroded

rear brake pipe on axle slightly corroded

rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,046 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,196 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,398 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes above chassis corroded slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,398 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement park brake (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes above chassis corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,769 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge also cracking slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,769 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all brake discs have slight lip

front pads appear aprox 80% worn

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge also cracking slightly

rear pads appear aprox 85% worn

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,522 miles

front pads getting low

n/s rack boot leaking

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,606 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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FE57 XNB is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FE57 XNB, 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 FE57 XNB registered?

FE57 XNB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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