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FE58 LFF

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,938 mi
Last recorded146,938 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 146,938 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

axle and axle mount corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2025 143,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear all (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear coil springs corroded rear suspension and front suspensions all are slightly corrroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,603 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,119 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,119 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 119,449 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 119,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,479 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))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 101,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,672 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 82,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,679 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,765 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,616 miles

offside front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,010 miles

rear n/s tyre may have slight bulge

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 LFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFF, 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 LFF registered?

FE58 LFF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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