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BG56 HKU

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,727 mi
Last recorded166,727 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 166,727 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded /covered in grease

Pass 25 Oct 2022 164,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 162,167 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,512 miles

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

various brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 16 Oct 2019 155,855 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Oct 2018 150,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 144,544 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,937 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 141,937 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 139,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 139,023 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel limit (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 137,662 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 137,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 125,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 114,506 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,150 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,810 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 HKU 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 83.3%.

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 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

BG56 HKU is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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