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FG08 HXK

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 HXK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 113,818 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 113,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,925 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,160 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

air horns fitted but don't change sound

front and rear pads low

fuel pipes corroded rear

slight oil leak front front diff

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,895 miles

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

air horns but don't change sounds

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air horns but don't change sounds

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,688 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,225 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,312 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,164 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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FG08 HXK is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG08 HXK, 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 FG08 HXK registered?

FG08 HXK is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FG08 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 HXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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