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AV07 VAU

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,177 mi
Last recorded119,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,177 miles

Central Rear Lower Spare tyre underinflated.

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

Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,563 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 89,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

left hand front side light dim

one of the bulbs not working in centre stop light

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,248 miles

front and rear brake discs required next brake pad change

near side front anti roll bar link worn

rear anti roll bar axle 'd' block mountings worn

Fail 12 Jul 2016 79,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake pads require replacement

near side front anti roll bar link worn

rear anti roll bar axle 'd' block mountings worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,040 miles

front tyres worn on edges and nearside perished

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

Fail 10 Jul 2015 73,040 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn on edges and nearside perished

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,157 miles

front pads look low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,127 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 VAU is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black 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 AV07 VAU, 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 VAU is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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