2008 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · FB57 BFO
2008 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/02/2008. Recorded mileage 125,986 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
FB57 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 125,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FB57 BFO Mileage History
- 27/06/2023109,060 mi
- 29/06/2023109,060 mi
- 24/06/2024118,891 mi+9,831 mi
- 03/07/2025125,946 mi+7,055 mi
- 16/09/2025125,986 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 7,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FB57 BFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sorento (FB57 BFO) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear section of front to rears leaking above tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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