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A18 SAU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,202 mi
Last recorded194,202 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 194,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 173,349 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Under side general corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2018 169,839 miles

Front offside steering arm wet with oil misting

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 164,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 164,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 148,667 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill has corrosion but not with 30cm of a prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,376 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 136,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear chassis corroded and in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,414 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2012 101,010 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges 245/70/16

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,367 miles

air bag light on dash

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside front position lamp becoming dim

rear silencer support rubber mount non standard

Fail 14 Jun 2011 90,367 miles

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

air bag light on dash

nearside rear brake starting to bind

offside front position lamp becoming dim

rear silencer support rubber mount non standard

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,127 miles

engine oil level just above minimum mark on dipstick

rear exhaust silencer support mount incorrect type

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,227 miles

offside rear anti roll bar wrap around bush has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,013 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

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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A18 SAU is a 2005 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 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 A18 SAU, 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 A18 SAU registered?

A18 SAU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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