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A5 JOU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

132,611 mi
Last recorded132,611 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 132,611 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,373 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 124,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 116,778 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,670 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,198 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,025 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,033 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,087 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,590 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,857 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,792 miles

towbar bracket corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 30,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,562 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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A5 JOU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A5 JOU, 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 A5 JOU registered?

A5 JOU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is A5 JOU safe to buy?

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