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AV07 LCU

2007 Kia Sorento

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,768 mi
Last recorded122,768 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 LCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,768 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 122,767 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,889 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 113,889 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,084 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,738 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake travel high & only juswt meets the requirements

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,854 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 101,854 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,173 miles

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

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

hand brake travel on maximum

Pass 8 May 2018 92,030 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 88,257 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 88,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,535 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 62,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,319 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 May 2010 30,397 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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AV07 LCU is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV07 LCU, 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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AV07 LCU is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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