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FV57 UAM

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 62,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 60,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,344 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 47,015 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 47,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,634 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 37,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,725 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 32,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 32,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 28,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 28,883 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,399 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 22,322 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,322 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,183 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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FV57 UAM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV57 UAM, 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 FV57 UAM registered?

FV57 UAM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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