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BD57 LYH

2007 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,021 mi
Last recorded120,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 LYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 120,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 98,580 miles

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

parking brake reserve travel nearly met

Fail 21 Jun 2021 98,580 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

parking brake reserve travel nearly met

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 93,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,980 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 88,980 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,675 miles

n/s/f brake pads on 1.5mm min. limit

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,678 miles

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

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,037 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,016 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,402 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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BD57 LYH is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD57 LYH, 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 BD57 LYH registered?

BD57 LYH is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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