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AK57 KXP

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 104,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting anit roll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 103,485 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 103,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 102,711 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 102,711 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 101,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 99,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,713 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 98,704 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,700 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,203 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,411 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,812 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,812 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,875 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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AK57 KXP is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK57 KXP, 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 AK57 KXP registered?

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

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