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FM57 FYU

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2022 131,831 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 131,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 127,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,636 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,266 miles

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

General Underbody Component Corrosion

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,252 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General Underbody Component Corrosion

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 99,699 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,651 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,981 miles

Child Seat fitted N/S/R unable to check seat belt

Child seat fitted O/S/R unable to test seat belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear adult seat belts

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,095 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear adult seat belts

nail/screw in the nearside rear tyre tread

outer sill mouldings fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to step

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear tyres worn on centres (possible over inflation)

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to step

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads approx 80% worn

rear tyres worn on centres (possible over inflation)

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Apr 2011 58,928 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

outer sill mouldings fitted

slight damage to the offside rear tyre sidewall

top engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,928 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

outer sill mouldings fitted

slight damage to the offside rear tyre sidewall

top engine cover fitted

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 FYU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM57 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

FM57 FYU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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