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AJ57 CKO

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,402 mi
Last recorded121,402 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 CKO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 114,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.04 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 108,080 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 96,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 86,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,926 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,592 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,110 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,721 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,175 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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AJ57 CKO is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ57 CKO, 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 AJ57 CKO registered?

AJ57 CKO is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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