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A17 XES

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,712 mi
Last recorded72,712 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XES
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 72,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 140,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 137,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 131,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 131,347 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Incorrect spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,625 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 124,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 124,152 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken at top balljoint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 124,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,467 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,208 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 51,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,512 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 77,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 39,111 miles

E.M.L warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,023 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,061 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 32,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyre pressure light on.

Off side rear tyre out of shape.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,035 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 38,035 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,572 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 23,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,464 miles

Front pads low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 18,464 miles

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

Front pads low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,635 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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A17 XES is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A17 XES, 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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What year was A17 XES registered?

A17 XES is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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