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MA58 RXP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 RXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 117,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 111,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,359 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,576 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

hand brake travel

tow bar wiring plugs damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2018 91,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

hand brake cable pivot on rear axle stiff

hand brake travel

tow bar wiring plugs damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2017 82,335 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement on parking brake cable (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 27,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,744 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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MA58 RXP is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA58 RXP, 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 MA58 RXP registered?

MA58 RXP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is MA58 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA58 RXP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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