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FX57 KZG

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 KZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,265 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front junction. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front junction. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorating but still operational.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,768 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 69,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in front propshaft uj

Fail 12 Jan 2018 69,355 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in front propshaft uj

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r suspension staring to crumble

Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,876 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,871 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,006 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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FX57 KZG 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 81.3%.

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 FX57 KZG, 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 FX57 KZG registered?

FX57 KZG is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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