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MJ57 NXP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,932 mi
Last recorded86,932 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 NXP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,932 miles

Advise engine area has oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2021 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 70,505 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 70,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested will not rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

engine MIL on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,859 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,801 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,775 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,645 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 45,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,969 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,693 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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MJ57 NXP 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 68.8%.

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 MJ57 NXP, 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 MJ57 NXP registered?

MJ57 NXP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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