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FM57 EDR

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,157 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 143,155 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and O/S mis alligned (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 140,718 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2021 140,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Where it meets flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive At gear box to transfer box join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,729 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 107,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wiper blade split

brake pedal worn

Fail 22 Oct 2016 102,071 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wiper blade split

brake pedal worn

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,612 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both windscreen wiper blades split.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,612 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both windscreen wiper blades split.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 EDR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM57 EDR, 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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FM57 EDR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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