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BG56 HKT

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,248 mi
Last recorded151,248 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HKT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 151,248 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 151,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Dec 2021 150,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ESP off light on constantly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake effort low and long travel on parking brake. requires repair or adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item put on front passenger seat ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 122,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Light Bulb Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Oil level low on the dipstick

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item put on front passenger seat ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,494 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,494 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and metal to metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,943 miles

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

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

crack in tinted lower part of windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,765 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 HKT is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG56 HKT, 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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BG56 HKT is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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