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HN08 HWR

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,000 mi
Last recorded136,000 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 HWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2020 136,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2018 119,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge 245/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 245/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 245/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,680 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,680 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,623 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,164 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,979 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,898 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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HN08 HWR is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 HN08 HWR, 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 HN08 HWR registered?

HN08 HWR is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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