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FP58 AEZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,179 mi
Last recorded155,179 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 AEZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 155,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 155,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 137,214 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 122,370 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s o/s underneath inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,728 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 100,728 miles

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

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

hand brake binding

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 93,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,147 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)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 90,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,291 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,146 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,851 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,635 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,681 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 Dec 2011 39,681 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

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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FP58 AEZ 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 70%.

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 FP58 AEZ, 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 FP58 AEZ registered?

FP58 AEZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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