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AV57 HZZ

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,262 mi
Last recorded133,262 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 133,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 132,550 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 132,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 131,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 131,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 129,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,302 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 126,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 117,189 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,372 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,445 miles

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

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,445 miles

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,743 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2013 72,941 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,114 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,114 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 HZZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

AV57 HZZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AV57 HZZ safe to buy?

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