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HN08 USL

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,762 mi
Last recorded62,762 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 USL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,762 miles

Front aux. drive belt starting to split/perish.

Fail 20 Oct 2025 62,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front aux. drive belt starting to split/perish.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,443 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,351 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,709 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,708 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,190 miles

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

Nearside front puncture

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,547 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Tow bar fitted (7pin)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 30,383 miles

Front wipers split

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tow bar fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,383 miles

Front wipers split

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

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

Tow bar fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,313 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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HN08 USL 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 83.3%.

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 HN08 USL, 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 USL registered?

HN08 USL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is HN08 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 USL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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