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AV57 HZN

2007 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HZN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,660 miles

Both nearside and offside corroded under foot step

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Dec 2025 85,497 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both nearside and offside corroded under foot step

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,740 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,955 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,683 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 74,683 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,893 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 70,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 58,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,953 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear BRAKE PADS WORN

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,748 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,523 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

head lamp switch set to zero.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,806 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,806 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 31,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 27,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN!

Pass 1 Feb 2011 17,738 miles

PARK BRAKE CABLE INCORRECTLY FITTED/REPAIRED AT TEST STATION AS PRS

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 HZN is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

AV57 HZN is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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