MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both. (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Under body corroded
Rear axle corroded
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Brake lever pivot excessively tight Rear handbrake cable pivot (1.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Under body corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boarder line (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()
tow bar socket temporary repair
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boarder line (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()
tow bar socket temporary repair
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake discs req replacement
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
parking brake efficency only just met minimum requirements
front brake discs worn and lipped
rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre worn along outside edge.
o/s rear tyre worn along inside edge.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre worn along outside edge.
o/s rear tyre worn along inside edge.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyre tread worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyre tread worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP57 AEZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 AP57 AEZ, 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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AP57 AEZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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