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HW58 EUV

2008 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

46,564 mi
Last recorded46,564 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW58 EUV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 46,564 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 46,563 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 44,811 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 44,801 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,007 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 38,840 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s front, have reduced damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 38,838 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s front, have reduced damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 37,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,063 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 36,063 miles

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,131 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 33,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,991 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,504 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,417 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 14,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,423 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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HW58 EUV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HW58 EUV, 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 HW58 EUV registered?

HW58 EUV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is HW58 EUV safe to buy?

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