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HK57 XWO

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,391 mi
Last recorded172,391 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XWO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 172,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 164,796 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

propshaft to front axle missing

Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear diff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front prop shaft missing

rear chassis corroded

sideskirts fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2022 156,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and diff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front prop missing

sideskirts fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 147,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 139,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 127,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,681 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated leaking (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 106,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,545 miles

Corrosion to row bar

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Some smearing wiper blades

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,366 miles

front tyres wearing on edges. advise tracking check

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tow bar fitted (7pin)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow bar fitted (7pin)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,947 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)

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 XWO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWO, 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 HK57 XWO registered?

HK57 XWO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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