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FY58 XXR

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,610 miles

Offside Front Lower steering tie rod slight play

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower steering tie rod slight play

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 117,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower steering tie rod slight play

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower steering tie rod slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,885 miles

Front propshaft missing

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side step mounting brackets (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid low

o\s\r light unit badly damaged

prop shaft missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 95,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 78,583 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 68,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,925 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,723 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FY58 XXR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FY58 XXR, 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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FY58 XXR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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