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AD05 PXZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,564 mi
Last recorded105,564 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 PXZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,564 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shocks slight correded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre slight wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near the gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,782 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges---=Oil leak from nearside front of engine compartment-

Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges---=Oil leak from nearside front of engine compartment-

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,066 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,630 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 93,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,772 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,772 miles

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

NOTE-Rear Park axle park brake compensator lever partially seized.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,895 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,613 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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AD05 PXZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD05 PXZ, 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 AD05 PXZ registered?

AD05 PXZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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