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AX57 BOJ

2007 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,292 mi
Last recorded140,292 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BOJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 140,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,546 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,385 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2021 96,346 miles

oil leaks noted not dripping

Fail 12 Nov 2021 96,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leaks noted not dripping

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,312 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 79,099 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 79,099 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 70,788 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 70,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,120 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,801 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 66,799 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,816 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,543 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Dec 2011 50,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,915 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel high

slight oil leak from engine

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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AX57 BOJ 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 69.6%.

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 AX57 BOJ, 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 AX57 BOJ registered?

AX57 BOJ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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