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HV08 FMU

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,222 mi
Last recorded106,222 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 FMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,222 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake effort only 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit full of water

Fail 7 Sep 2022 99,220 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit full of water

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 91,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,730 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 85,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,568 miles

corrosion to chassis rails

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,916 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and valves heavily perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,081 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,048 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear damage to tread area of tyre(no cords exposed)

Nearside Rear puncture in tyre

Offside parking brake performance poor

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,076 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,797 miles

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,858 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,343 miles

Front tyres feathered on inside shoulders

Front tyres wearing more on inside shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,343 miles

Front tyres feathered on inside shoulders

Front tyres wearing more on inside shoulders

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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HV08 FMU is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV08 FMU, 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 HV08 FMU registered?

HV08 FMU is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HV08 FMU safe to buy?

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