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KHZ 8785

2008 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 8785
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 164,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 151,310 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 151,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 128,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 118,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,729 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 85,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 74,220 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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KHZ 8785 is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHZ 8785, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KHZ 8785?

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What year was KHZ 8785 registered?

KHZ 8785 is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is KHZ 8785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHZ 8785 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KHZ 8785 have outstanding finance?

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