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BF57 KYB

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,321 mi
Last recorded102,321 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 KYB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 102,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 102,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate corried and parts missing

Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 98,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 89,223 miles

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

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

handbrake has no reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,045 miles

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

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

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

front to rear main brake pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,368 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,268 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,245 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,099 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 67,099 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,145 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,077 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

small slit nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads starting to wear low

small slit nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,382 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,381 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,381 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,718 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,950 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,950 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,304 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

n/s front wiper blade split

reccomend hand brake adjustment

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 KYB is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BF57 KYB, 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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BF57 KYB is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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