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AJ07 EAX

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EAX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 138,250 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

plastic sill covers fitted o/s and n/s

Pass 1 May 2025 129,942 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 123,058 miles

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

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

Rear axle component mounts corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not clipped (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 123,050 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Arm to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle component mounts corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Not clipped (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,399 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,016 miles

Nearside Handbrake is poor low on efficiency

Offside Rear Brake grabbing slightly

Play in rack ends

general corrosion on underbody

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,231 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2018 112,316 miles

Front prop rear u/j has excessive play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both wipers smearing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 112,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front prop rear u/j has excessive play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both wipers smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 106,974 miles

Both rack ends have play in

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 6 Jan 2017 106,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rack ends have play in

Fuel lines corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,011 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,981 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 94,981 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,500 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,695 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,639 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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AJ07 EAX is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ07 EAX, 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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AJ07 EAX is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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