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FN08 HNW

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,416 mi
Last recorded111,416 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HNW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,416 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 88,260 miles

front prop shaft rear joint has play and signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,191 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,425 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,249 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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FN08 HNW is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FN08 HNW, 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 FN08 HNW registered?

FN08 HNW is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FN08 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 HNW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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