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HV58 VHZ

2008 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,639 mi
Last recorded85,639 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VHZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near front off engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear of vehicle has corrosion in various places

Fail 6 Sep 2022 85,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near front off engine (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear of vehicle has corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,854 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle, swing arms and mounts, trailing arms and mounts etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

significant oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,113 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2018 76,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,320 miles

Front wipers getting worn

handbrake could do with adjusting a bit

under side starting to get corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,410 miles

both rear tyres perished in tred

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,257 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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HV58 VHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV58 VHZ, 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 HV58 VHZ registered?

HV58 VHZ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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