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AP07 TMV

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 139,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 139,430 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 126,519 miles

both rear tyres 3mm in the centre

covers fitted

underside dirty

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 12 Feb 2015 112,249 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,812 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,686 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 746,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,274 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,274 miles

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

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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AP07 TMV is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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