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FM57 ZRG

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,546 mi
Last recorded138,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 138,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 133,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 130,508 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 130,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,282 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil filter badly corroded - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Fail 8 Jul 2022 123,267 miles

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

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

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil filter badly corroded - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar has significant surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 115,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar has significant surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,601 miles

Signs of possible seepage from fuel tank.

Towbar bracketry reduced in thickness by corrosion.

Pass 15 May 2019 102,837 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 102,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 94,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,573 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jan 2011 31,260 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 ZRG is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

FM57 ZRG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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