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FE58 BVV

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 129,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus wearing on outer edge 245/70 r 16 111h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 129,487 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus wearing on outer edge 245/70 r 16 111h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

tank wet but not dripping check top seal

Pass 29 Aug 2024 113,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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

oil blown onto tank plus mixed with liquid tank damp

oil leaking between intercooler pipe clips

Fail 28 Aug 2024 113,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

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

oil blown onto tank plus mixed with liquid tank damp

oil leaking between intercooler pipe clips

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on inner 245/70r 16 111hr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing under seat seat not pulling up (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on inner 245/70r 16 111hr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pad appears to have split

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 85,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,590 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,720 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,957 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,857 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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FE58 BVV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE58 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

FE58 BVV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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