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AF05 KHH

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KHH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 122,871 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 122,871 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 113,908 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,705 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,222 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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AF05 KHH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF05 KHH, 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 AF05 KHH registered?

AF05 KHH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AF05 KHH safe to buy?

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