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FE58 BVB

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,161 mi
Last recorded137,161 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 BVB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,161 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 130,479 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 130,477 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 124,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner/outer edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 106,756 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,315 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,972 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

tracking check !

Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

tracking check !

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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FE58 BVB is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE58 BVB, 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 FE58 BVB registered?

FE58 BVB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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