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AP07 TLZ

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 TLZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 104,055 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 104,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,449 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,449 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)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,367 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge and perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,091 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge and perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,023 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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,623 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,623 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,402 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,381 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 36,734 miles

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

both front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,734 miles

both front tyre wear on inner edge

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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AP07 TLZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AP07 TLZ, 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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AP07 TLZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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