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4997VC16

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4997VC16
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2012 117,667 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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4997VC16 is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 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 4997VC16, 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 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4997VC16 registered?

4997VC16 is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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