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FV57 UAZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UAZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,548 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dirt shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Plastic cover on shocker loose

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 84,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Plastic cover on shocker loose

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROX 3000 MILES LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,550 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched insecure (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 6000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 6000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,715 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 59,701 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,542 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 47,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,329 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,177 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,177 miles

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

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 UAZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

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

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