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MV57 FZH

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FZH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 88,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle slight corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake pivot on rear axle working but slightly tight

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,421 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,528 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 79,639 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside PARKING BEAKE performance low advise attention

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,559 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 76,559 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement axle linkage seized (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,388 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,116 miles

slight dragging on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,287 miles

exhaust hitting tow bar

front shockabsorbers weak

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust hitting tow bar

front shockabsorbers weak

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight dragging on rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,709 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,557 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,521 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,968 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 20,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,216 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 FZH is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MV57 FZH, 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 MV57 FZH registered?

MV57 FZH is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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