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MV57 ATU

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,158 mi
Last recorded139,158 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 ATU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 139,158 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both sides inner sill corroded

light corrosion to fuel pipes by tank

Pass 22 Nov 2021 133,299 miles

light corrosion to fuel pipes by tank

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,529 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 126,529 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,039 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft slider (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 120,039 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft slider (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,875 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 108,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,403 miles

FRONT PROP SLIDING JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

Fail 6 Dec 2017 98,403 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT PROP SLIDING JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 72,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,575 miles

BOTH FONT TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON EDGES

Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 33,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,443 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 21,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,108 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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MV57 ATU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MV57 ATU, 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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MV57 ATU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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