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FM57 VVF

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 135,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 127,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,866 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 84,260 miles

Hand brake warning light flickers.

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,154 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Hand brake warning light flickers.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 71,200 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)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,296 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,577 miles

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

Rear 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 VVF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

FM57 VVF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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