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B20 JSJ

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,832 mi
Last recorded109,832 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 JSJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 109,832 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,794 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Fail 28 Aug 2024 103,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside front tyre edge slight wear

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,922 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear fuel pipes rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,922 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,791 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside front tyre worn

rear fuel pipes rusted

Fail 23 Aug 2022 89,791 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

nearside front tyre worn

rear fuel pipes rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,093 miles

Nearside parking brake effort poor. Efficiency requirements only just met

Rattle from timing chain area. Advise further investigation/repair

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,539 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 69,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,747 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 63,747 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,043 miles

both sides front shock absorbers worn

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,706 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 48,520 miles

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

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 9 Aug 2014 44,382 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,478 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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B20 JSJ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B20 JSJ, 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 B20 JSJ registered?

B20 JSJ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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