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AP57 NMX

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,577 mi
Last recorded151,577 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 151,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn edges

light intensity slightly reduced o/s dipped beam

Fail 29 Jun 2022 151,501 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

front tyres worn edges

light intensity slightly reduced o/s dipped beam

Fail 10 Jun 2022 150,483 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,171 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 136,171 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 124,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 112,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 97,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency level only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 77,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake efficiency level only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,388 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,267 miles

engine under tray corroded

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,332 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 NMX is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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