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AR07 XKF

2007 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,040 mi
Last recorded130,040 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XKF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 130,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,317 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 108,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,112 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,577 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,554 miles

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

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

both front flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,987 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 XKF is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

AR07 XKF is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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