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BF57 KYJ

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,673 mi
Last recorded149,673 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 149,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 149,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 142,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 139,910 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 139,851 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 121,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at hose (marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,871 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,049 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,233 miles

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,982 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 KYJ is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black 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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

BF57 KYJ is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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