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HK57 NZM

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,220 mi
Last recorded120,220 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 NZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 120,220 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,238 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 117,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,123 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,807 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,322 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,835 miles

Oil leak

oil leaking at n/s/f drive shaft seal

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,865 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,224 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,526 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,512 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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HK57 NZM is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HK57 NZM, 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 HK57 NZM registered?

HK57 NZM is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is HK57 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 NZM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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