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FM57 VVN

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 111,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 93,684 miles

Car undersealed

Fail 20 Nov 2021 93,684 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Car undersealed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside headlight dipped beam output slightly low

rear brake pipes starting to corrode at hose ends

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,274 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake lines starting to corrode

rear bump stops worn

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,718 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,019 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,017 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking brake cable pivot point on rear axle seized holding brake on (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,435 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 2,036 miles

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 VVN is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

FM57 VVN is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 VVN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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