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FV57 UBA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,919 mi
Last recorded133,919 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 133,919 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 129,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 118,311 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,588 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all rear chassis slight corrosion

all suspension mounts slight corrosion

rear disc slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2020 109,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

all rear chassis slight corrosion

all suspension mounts slight corrosion

rear disc slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 101,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,053 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres inner tread worn thin

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,116 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 83,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,164 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 63,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,879 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,949 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,985 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 UBA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV57 UBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 UBA registered?

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

Is FV57 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 UBA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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