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BG56 HKV

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,637 mi
Last recorded154,637 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 154,637 miles

Exhaust flanges are slightly deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 28 Oct 2024 152,827 miles

Front Prop uj has slight play

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2023 151,070 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both arches corroded

under side corroded

welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Oct 2023 151,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both arches corroded

under side corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 148,128 miles

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

Front prop joint worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 144,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 140,184 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,728 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 129,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,712 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 121,429 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 23 May 2017 111,161 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 111,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 98,871 miles

Exhaust leak inside engine compartment

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,381 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust gases leaking from rear of engine

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 29,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,768 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 HKV is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

BG56 HKV is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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