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AD55 UDN

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UDN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 85,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,588 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak steering rack

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

Suspension Components Corroded Front

Under Body Corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,878 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sporting shield (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake pads running low

Front sub frame full with corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2020 65,821 miles

N/S AND O/S LOWER INNER SILLS WELDED REPAIRED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

holed corrosion to both o/s & n/s inner sills , outside of any prescribed areas, advise attention

holed corrosion within 30cm of body mountings but not considered excessive enough to cause a problem would advise attention

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 59,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,139 miles

holed corrosion to rear outer sills, underneath plastic cover so cant fully inspect, holed corrosion can be seen outside of prescribed area

slight seepage on power steering rack

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,139 miles

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

holed corrosion to rear outer sills, underneath plastic cover so cant fully inspect, holed corrosion can be seen outside of prescribed area

slight seepage on power steering rack

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

automatic transmission fluid leak around oil cooler

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,428 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front tyre is worn more on inner edge

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r disc face corroding

rack boots moist

Fail 19 Sep 2011 25,367 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r disc face corroding

rack boots moist

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,673 miles

All tyres have perished and cracked sidewalls.

Nearside rear outer face of brake disc has some corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,128 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o.s.f ,n.s.f ,n.s.r tyres cracking on outer walls

o.s.r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,265 miles

Brake discs have some surface rust on faces.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 15,265 miles

Brake discs have some surface rust on faces.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AD55 UDN 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 AD55 UDN, 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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AD55 UDN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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