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AP57 GBF

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,752 miles

parking brake as little reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,469 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 102,469 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 88,195 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,695 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,175 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,913 miles

Removed sat nav from swept area

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,885 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,012 miles

Oil leak from front of car

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,594 miles

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 GBF is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP57 GBF, 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 AP57 GBF registered?

AP57 GBF is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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