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CV08 HCA

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,573 mi
Last recorded101,573 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,573 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 101,567 miles

Brake performance not tested due to Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced stabiliser arm bracket rusted to a point where the arm is no longer attached (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired suspension mounting heavily corroded, affecting stability (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop distorted

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear some load bearing areas heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 46,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,201 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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CV08 HCA is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV08 HCA, 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 CV08 HCA registered?

CV08 HCA is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is CV08 HCA safe to buy?

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