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HK08 YHZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,274 mi
Last recorded121,274 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,274 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop light not working

screen chipped

Fail 25 May 2017 121,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop light not working

screen chipped

Pass 20 May 2016 108,832 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

REAR DISCS POOR

SCREEN CHIPPED

STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS WORN

WIPERS POOR

Pass 15 May 2015 95,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen chipped

Fail 15 May 2015 95,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen chipped

Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear pads low ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,792 miles

front and rear pads low ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,097 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger air bag off

Fail 3 Mar 2012 61,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,129 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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HK08 YHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK08 YHZ, 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 HK08 YHZ registered?

HK08 YHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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