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AF55 OPS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,347 mi
Last recorded170,347 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OPS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2020 170,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components electrical hook up detached (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 160,658 miles

Handbrake linkage sticking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2018 155,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear part of front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 151,095 miles

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

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

outer sills covered unable to inspect

Fail 2 Oct 2017 151,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

outer sills covered unable to inspect

Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge wearing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 146,997 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured upper diff arm bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 137,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Upper arm bracket detached. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 126,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,093 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,016 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,721 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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AF55 OPS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF55 OPS, 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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AF55 OPS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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