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AD54 AHC

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,751 mi
Last recorded145,751 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 AHC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 145,751 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 145,751 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 122,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,rear end to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front and rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,795 miles

Nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,284 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,650 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,341 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,824 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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AD54 AHC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AD54 AHC, 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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AD54 AHC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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