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MH08 DXL

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,345 mi
Last recorded139,345 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 124,583 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,541 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 87,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,543 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 77,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 58,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,439 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,134 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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MH08 DXL is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MH08 DXL, 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 MH08 DXL registered?

MH08 DXL is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is MH08 DXL safe to buy?

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