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BL57 HVM

2007 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,940 mi
Last recorded89,940 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 83,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,068 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 78,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,024 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,472 miles

Both front tyres, inner edges bald

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front steering rack slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 47,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres, inner edges bald

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front steering rack slight leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,255 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight oil weep from offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,101 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

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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BL57 HVM is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL57 HVM, 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 BL57 HVM registered?

BL57 HVM is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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