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AX57 HLA

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HLA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip part worn

Fail 19 Mar 2014 128,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip part worn

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 96,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2012 96,304 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,285 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AX57 HLA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX57 HLA, 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 AX57 HLA registered?

AX57 HLA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is AX57 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 HLA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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