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FE58 XDG

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 146,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 146,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable pivot seized, now free (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,851 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 135,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,743 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,900 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 110,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,078 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 100,078 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,025 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,447 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 84,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,510 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,569 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,569 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 32,541 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 XDG 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 66.7%.

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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

FE58 XDG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FE58 XDG safe to buy?

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