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HG08 KKC

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,508 mi
Last recorded95,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KKC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 92,856 miles

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

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,052 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,780 miles

All rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,573 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin moderate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres tending to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,620 miles

wipers a little smeary

Pass 20 May 2019 66,994 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,342 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,860 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 28,909 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 28,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HG08 KKC is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG08 KKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG08 KKC registered?

HG08 KKC is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is HG08 KKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 KKC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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