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AF07 LXL

2007 Kia Sorento

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,134 mi
Last recorded137,134 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 137,134 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 137,134 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 131,630 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 131,630 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

automatic gerbax pipes slighly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel requirements still met

Fail 18 Feb 2020 121,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

automatic gerbax pipes slighly corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel requirements still met

Pass 21 Feb 2019 114,781 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,837 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 106,837 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,684 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,301 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,954 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,190 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,160 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,051 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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AF07 LXL is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF07 LXL, 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 AF07 LXL registered?

AF07 LXL is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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