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AV07 VAY

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,709 mi
Last recorded81,709 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,961 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from inner rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,231 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,029 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,535 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 50,527 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,322 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 VAY is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VAY, 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 AV07 VAY registered?

AV07 VAY is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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