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AR07 XKG

2007 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,485 mi
Last recorded90,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank - marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,335 miles

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

o/s/r shockabsorber gaiter split

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shockabsorber gaiters perished

Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear shockabsorber gaiters perished

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,168 miles

n/s stabilizer link has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,168 miles

Stop lamp not working x3 (1.2.1b)

n/s stabilizer link has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,489 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 65,488 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,319 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,535 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming worn.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,670 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 XKG is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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