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HJ08 RZF

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,245 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened Broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,006 miles

Offside Rear brake pads getting low

long travel on handbrake

low fluid level in brake cylinder

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,489 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Child seats fitted, unable to check seatbelts

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,812 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,127 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,321 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls

front brake pads about 60% worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 3mm and cracked sidewalls

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2012 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls

front brake pads about 60% worn

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres on 3mm and cracked sidewalls

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,192 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,340 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 25 Feb 2011 25,340 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

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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HJ08 RZF is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ08 RZF, 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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HJ08 RZF is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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