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BK07 XAH

2007 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,642 mi
Last recorded165,642 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 XAH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 165,642 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 165,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 157,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear axle mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise covers on all inner wheel arches

advise sill covers fitted

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes by fuel tank

Pass 17 Nov 2023 147,478 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 147,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 152,526 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 152,526 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 125,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,266 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,555 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,535 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,988 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 59,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,611 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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BK07 XAH is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK07 XAH, 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 BK07 XAH registered?

BK07 XAH is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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