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BJ07 GVK

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 GVK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 88,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 84,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Jul 2022 84,540 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,352 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 79,352 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,055 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion

Inner sills have slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Surface corrosion to chassis, Suspension and rear inner sills

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,569 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,982 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,982 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 42,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,305 miles

Service sticker top of screen.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service sticker top of screen.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,818 miles

nsr tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,917 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)

Propshaft component defective

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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BJ07 GVK is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BJ07 GVK, 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 BJ07 GVK registered?

BJ07 GVK is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 GVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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