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AV08 HYP

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,833 mi
Last recorded83,833 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HYP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,423 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,813 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,863 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,863 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,791 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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AV08 HYP is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV08 HYP, 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 AV08 HYP registered?

AV08 HYP is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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