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BG56 HKO

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,283 mi
Last recorded136,283 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HKO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,283 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,835 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,230 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 117,686 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,935 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 107,935 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,048 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,610 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 74,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,863 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,832 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,052 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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BG56 HKO is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG56 HKO, 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 BG56 HKO registered?

BG56 HKO is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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