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AK57 KXR

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,827 mi
Last recorded110,827 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 110,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,615 miles

offside front brake slightly binding...

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,615 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding...

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,839 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,451 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,451 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,378 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn and featherd on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,353 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 KXR is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXR, 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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AK57 KXR is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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