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AP57 AEZ

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

178,970 mi
Last recorded178,970 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 AEZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 178,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 178,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 163,347 miles

Under body corroded

Rear axle corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 163,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,394 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 146,394 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 132,808 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 132,808 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 118,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,915 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 100,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,438 miles

Front brake discs req replacement

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 74,002 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,711 miles

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.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,711 miles

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.

Pass 15 Aug 2014

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 64,627 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,653 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,653 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,961 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 27,178 miles

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?

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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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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