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BF57 GDU

2007 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 GDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,867 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear U.J. - ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface light lense damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearing noisy when rotating rear wheels

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chip on wind screen less than 10 mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 95,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chip on wind screen less than 10 mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose heavy corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody general surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2021 81,666 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 71,123 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 71,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 60,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber support broken (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 37,196 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 33,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,070 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,028 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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BF57 GDU is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF57 GDU, 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 BF57 GDU registered?

BF57 GDU is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 December 2007.

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