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FM57 DZS

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 DZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 158,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 155,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 148,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 137,577 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills clean wax oil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,207 miles

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

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

Rear wax oil to chassis to floor both sides

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,036 miles

chip to screen

Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,954 miles

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

oil leak

rear reflectors slight damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2020 118,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

coolant low

oil leak

rear reflectors slight damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,184 miles

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r and n/s/r reflectors damaged

rear brake pads worn low

rear discs corroded

scratches to screen

Fail 17 Jan 2019 118,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r and n/s/r reflectors damaged

rear brake pads worn low

rear discs corroded

scratches to screen

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,971 miles

front brake pads wearing low

scratches to screen

slight lift to offside & nearside front outer ball joints

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,705 miles

chip to screen

offside and nearside front tyres worn out of shape slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,058 miles

chip to screen

Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip to screen

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,361 miles

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,047 miles

Scratches and small chip to screen.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,335 miles

chip and scratch to screen

Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,747 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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FM57 DZS is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM57 DZS, 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 FM57 DZS registered?

FM57 DZS is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FM57 DZS safe to buy?

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