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FM57 XCL

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XCL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 149,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 149,173 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 137,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 137,583 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 126,764 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,629 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 111,629 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 99,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,988 miles

oil leak from the upper engine area

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,677 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 86,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,590 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,355 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 26,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,156 miles

Oil leak

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 XCL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

FM57 XCL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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