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FE58 XEC

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,946 mi
Last recorded72,946 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,946 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside rear

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2022 72,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside rear

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,349 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear u/j slight play ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,349 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear u/j slight play ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,456 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 60,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18"blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24"blade (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 57,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 48,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,470 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

N/S/F Tyre worn low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Oct 2011 43,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn low

N/S/F Tyre worn low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak from gearbox

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 XEC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

FE58 XEC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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