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AE05 ZPJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,722 mi
Last recorded103,722 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ZPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,722 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside rear upper mountings on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,661 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,658 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,553 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 506,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,055 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,718 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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AE05 ZPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE05 ZPJ, 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 AE05 ZPJ registered?

AE05 ZPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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