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AF55 OPZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,318 mi
Last recorded136,318 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,318 miles

front diff oil leak

propshaft removed

Fail 24 Jul 2020 136,185 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front diff oil leak

propshaft removed

Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded getting weak but not seriously affecting handling of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill holed and corroded and getting weak but not seriously affecting handling of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2019 125,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill holed and corroded getting weak but not seriously affecting handling of vehicle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill holed and corroded and getting weak but not seriously affecting handling of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2018 116,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 116,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort linkage seized (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,135 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Fail 18 Jan 2017 108,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,819 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 100,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2014 95,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jan 2011 70,635 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 70,633 miles

Centre Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,997 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 OPZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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