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A18 UAC

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 UAC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 76,062 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 76,042 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 73,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around inter cooler and pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,469 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank damp

Nearside front tyre cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damp

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,391 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,375 miles

both front tyre valve stems perished

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 59,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,425 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 51,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,629 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 274,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A18 UAC is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 UAC, 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 A18 UAC registered?

A18 UAC is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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