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PL57 MTF

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,777 mi
Last recorded117,777 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 MTF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,137 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower underbody slight corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,136 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 97,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear axle in component mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear axle in lower spring mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

tow bar components corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 88,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle component mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear axle in component mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear axle in lower spring mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

tow bar components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,739 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,456 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 67,456 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,662 miles

Front steering rack has slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing low

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing low

Fail 15 Sep 2016 55,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing low

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,825 miles

unable to check rear seats and belts due to them being lay flat and covered up with equipment on top

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 48,203 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 38,689 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

offside front wiper split

Pass 10 Feb 2012 31,611 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 24,907 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PL57 MTF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PL57 MTF, 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 PL57 MTF registered?

PL57 MTF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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