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AV07 YVU

2007 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,656 mi
Last recorded111,656 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 YVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,853 miles

Both front tyres starting to cracking in the tread area

Fail 19 Apr 2016 94,845 miles

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

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

Both front tyres starting to cracking in the tread area

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,006 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,565 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,164 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 34,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake needs attention

Pass 12 May 2012 34,589 miles

handbrake needs attention

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,991 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YVU is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV07 YVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV07 YVU registered?

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

Is AV07 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 YVU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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