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AF57 YWM

2007 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YWM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 72,303 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,296 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,030 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 65,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,928 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 62,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,729 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,729 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 49,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear suspension bump stop damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear suspension bump stop damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,476 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,076 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 40,076 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,794 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 32,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,286 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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AF57 YWM is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF57 YWM, 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 AF57 YWM registered?

AF57 YWM is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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