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FY57 XPB

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XPB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 81,573 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,570 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 66,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 66,942 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,594 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,742 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 57,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure towbar (1.9.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,335 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,262 miles

tyre deteriorating & in poor condition / rear pads look low / hand brake high

Fail 27 Jan 2011 14,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,263 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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FY57 XPB 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 75%.

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 FY57 XPB, 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 FY57 XPB registered?

FY57 XPB is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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