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FM57 FYY

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,444 mi
Last recorded142,444 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 142,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,102 miles

off side rear brake slight bind

park brake pivot on axle very stiff

park brake travel close to max

Fail 6 Sep 2024 134,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

off side rear brake slight bind

park brake pivot on axle very stiff

park brake travel close to max

Pass 21 Aug 2023 124,388 miles

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

fuel lines corroded at rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2023 124,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sills under sill covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill under sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel lines corroded at rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,280 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and back (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and back (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,397 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2022 117,393 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,194 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 108,194 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 107,637 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,620 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill below rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill below rear door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,093 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 90,956 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,846 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,288 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,216 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,600 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,600 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,457 miles

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

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 FYY is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FYY, 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 FYY is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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