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CK08 HGF

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 HGF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,159 miles

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

underbody under seal

Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front track rod end boot deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front track rod end boot deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,336 miles

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

Offside Front outer door handle stiff

both front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear of front to rear b/pipes corroded above chassis

Fail 18 Dec 2019 109,336 miles

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

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached universal joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front outer door handle stiff

both front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorating

both rear of front to rear b/pipes corroded above chassis

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,883 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 98,883 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn extender (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 88,917 miles

Nearside Front slight play in rack arm

Rear w/blade split

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,195 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,233 miles

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

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

front prop rear u/j has play

slight play in nearside rack end

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front prop rear u/j has play

slight play in nearside rack end

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,548 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,002 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 28,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,875 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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CK08 HGF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK08 HGF, 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 CK08 HGF registered?

CK08 HGF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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