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BG57 HLC

2007 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 136,588 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking lever button sticking out operation of handbrake still ok(not insecure and ratchet mechanism still works) (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle bump stops deteriated still fuctional

Fail 14 Feb 2020 136,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking lever button sticking out operation of handbrake still ok(not insecure and ratchet mechanism still works) (1.1.6 (d))

Rear axle bump stops deteriated still fuctional

Pass 25 Feb 2019 127,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 118,964 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,938 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,894 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 23 Feb 2015 90,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,944 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,729 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,408 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,413 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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BG57 HLC is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG57 HLC, 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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BG57 HLC is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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