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FM57 WKA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,092 mi
Last recorded127,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,092 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 127,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 114,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,030 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch slave cylinder weeping

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,765 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,712 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 64,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,300 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,262 miles

advise front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,901 miles

advise both rear tyres on 3mm

advise nearside front tyre on 3mm

strong advise offside front tyre on 2mm

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 WKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

FM57 WKA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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