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MF58 VVW

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 VVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 93,030 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,893 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,055 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Oil leak intercooler area ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,357 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,132 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,509 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,218 miles

plactic cover under vehicle

rear tyres 3.mm

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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MF58 VVW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF58 VVW, 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 MF58 VVW registered?

MF58 VVW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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The MOT history for MF58 VVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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