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A11 TJF

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,677 mi
Last recorded69,677 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,677 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 69,583 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge, almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,734 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,532 miles

Front under tray badly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 51,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,070 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,773 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 13,816 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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A11 TJF is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A11 TJF, 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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A11 TJF is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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