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HJ58 TZD

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,147 mi
Last recorded150,147 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 TZD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 150,147 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 146,390 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,239 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,955 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,049 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 123,028 miles

advise engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay items

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,280 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,322 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,325 miles

n/s rear tyre worn more on inside edge

oil leak from engine going on to steering rack bushes

Fail 5 Jul 2012 80,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,470 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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,872 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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HJ58 TZD is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ58 TZD, 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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HJ58 TZD is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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