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BL57 HVN

2007 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,058 mi
Last recorded80,058 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sorento77,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,393 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 73,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,103 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,984 miles

parking brake efficiency has just met requirements

Fail 2 Dec 2019 63,984 miles

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

parking brake efficiency has just met requirements

Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,396 miles

chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,210 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 53,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 50,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four wheels (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,319 miles

handbrake lever has high travel but not reaching its reserve

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,884 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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BL57 HVN is a 2007 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL57 HVN, 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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BL57 HVN is a 2007 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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