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AX57 BPZ

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BPZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,132 miles

both rear prop u/j joints worn out

engine sump very rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2016 81,102 miles

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

both rear prop u/j joints worn out

engine sump very rusty

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,941 miles

front prop universel joint worn out

rear prop joint very rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2014 73,941 miles

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

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

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

front prop universel joint worn out

rear prop joint very rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,848 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,693 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level on min

handbrake adjustment reqd.

nsr tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 51,386 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,236 miles

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 BPZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 AX57 BPZ, 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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AX57 BPZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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