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AV57 FCN

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FCN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,705 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,616 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2015 75,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,832 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,551 miles

Front Discs Are Lipped

Rear Discs Are Lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,641 miles

Centre Rear Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AV57 FCN is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV57 FCN, 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 AV57 FCN registered?

AV57 FCN is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is AV57 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 FCN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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