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AK57 KXO

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KXO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 129,396 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 125,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,717 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 124,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,025 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 124,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 123,412 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,585 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 100,753 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,752 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,167 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise minor oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,043 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

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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AK57 KXO is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK57 KXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 KXO registered?

AK57 KXO is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AK57 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 KXO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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