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CA08 HDO

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 HDO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 117,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Structure and components corroded throughout

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Cluster obscured (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 117,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Structure and components corroded throughout

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Cluster obscured (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,435 miles

Corroded throughout

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Cluster obscured with tape (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 105,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corroded throughout

Engine oil level low

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Cluster obscured with tape (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 91,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 91,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,896 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017
Fail 24 Apr 2017 61,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,009 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,269 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,153 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,143 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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CA08 HDO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA08 HDO, 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 CA08 HDO registered?

CA08 HDO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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