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AJ56 ZHM

2007 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZHM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 59,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,735 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 54,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,466 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 41,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 38,697 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,654 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 19,161 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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AJ56 ZHM is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ56 ZHM, 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 AJ56 ZHM registered?

AJ56 ZHM is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is AJ56 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 ZHM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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