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AX57 BRZ

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BRZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,822 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 115,822 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 113,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,864 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,864 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,494 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 108,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,902 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,931 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,183 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 53,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,231 miles

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

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 BRZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AX57 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

AX57 BRZ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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The MOT history for AX57 BRZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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