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KK57 HFJ

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,619 mi
Last recorded127,619 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 HFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 127,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,003 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,741 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,542 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 103,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,373 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,079 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 68,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,319 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 53,740 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 53,740 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,439 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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KK57 HFJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KK57 HFJ, 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 KK57 HFJ registered?

KK57 HFJ is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is KK57 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KK57 HFJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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