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FM57 MGJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,992 mi
Last recorded102,992 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 102,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and (BOTH rear tyres perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 98,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and (BOTH rear tyres perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Lower sill is corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower sill is corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,874 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 88,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached coupling (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 82,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 82,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,109 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,396 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,141 miles

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

nearside handbrake lever not moving

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

towbar socket inop on n/s indicator

Fail 9 Jan 2012 40,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

towbar socket inop on n/s indicator

Fail 6 Dec 2011 39,898 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s number plate bulb emitting dull light

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s number plate bulb emitting dull light

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 MGJ 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 65%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

FM57 MGJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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