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A15 PPA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PPA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 114,519 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 114,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s o\s ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,493 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills near both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 110,493 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills near both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

front metal undertray corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 109,608 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

front metal undertray corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,859 miles

corrosion on all underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2019 106,858 miles

Brake cable damaged rear handbrake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake grabbing slightly judder (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion on all underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,718 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 99,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,537 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken / rear cracked (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 87,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,049 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,349 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,871 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,429 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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A15 PPA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 A15 PPA, 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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A15 PPA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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