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FM57 OAH

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,926 mi
Last recorded139,926 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 139,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,795 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 131,795 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 122,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak front diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 122,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak front diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 111,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape and perishing

Offside Front getting low and perishing

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers

object rear view mirror

rear tyres getting low and perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 103,106 miles

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

oil from rear of engine oil over steering rack

slight chips in front screen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,820 miles

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,820 miles

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

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,871 miles

advise parking brake adjustment

slight leak at oil filter

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise new wiper blades

advise parking brake adjustment

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge - advise alignment

slight leak at oil filter

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,625 miles

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

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

minor oil leak at filter

Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

minor oil leak at filter

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,033 miles

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)

fron and rear brake pads approx. 70% worn

slight oil leak at oil filter

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 OAH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH registered?

FM57 OAH is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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