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5201 N

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,664 mi
Last recorded82,664 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5201 N
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,550 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and floor corroded.front subframe and suspension arms and rear axle and suspension arms are corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 78,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and floor corroded.front subframe and suspension arms and rear axle and suspension arms are corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,955 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 67,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,615 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 42,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 41,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 39,354 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 39,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,732 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 35,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,020 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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5201 N is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 77,393 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 5201 N, 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 19 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5201 N is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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