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AR07 DZY

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 DZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 68,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,605 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,080 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,881 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 52,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 46,026 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,220 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 42,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 35,629 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perrishing

Fail 28 May 2015 35,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres perrishing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,966 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,405 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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AR07 DZY is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR07 DZY, 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 AR07 DZY registered?

AR07 DZY is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is AR07 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 DZY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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