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AK07 UMH

2007 Kia Sorento

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,356 mi
Last recorded110,356 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 UMH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,356 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 110,127 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main feeds to tank ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components including body mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar unit corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,776 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main feeds to tank ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components including body mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis legs and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar unit corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,069 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 100,068 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,493 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 85,392 miles

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,280 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,634 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust touches bodywork

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,600 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,924 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,011 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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AK07 UMH is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK07 UMH, 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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AK07 UMH is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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