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AP56 DBV

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 DBV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,298 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,220 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 112,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,998 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 98,998 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 88,507 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension components cooroded

Fail 3 May 2018 88,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension components cooroded

Pass 10 May 2017 76,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 66,897 miles

small oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2014 50,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,003 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,261 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven

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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AP56 DBV is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP56 DBV, 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 AP56 DBV registered?

AP56 DBV is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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