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AV57 WRT

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 157,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear upper control arm mount corroded off axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering tie rod inner joints slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion all over

Pass 20 Oct 2021 149,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 127,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,568 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres slightley perished

Fail 31 Oct 2018 113,568 miles

all tyres slightley perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,611 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 47,046 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 36,271 miles

Both rear tyres are 3mm.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,271 miles

Both rear tyres are 3mm.

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 WRT 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 75%.

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 AV57 WRT, 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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AV57 WRT is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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