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AF55 WBT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,107 mi
Last recorded171,107 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WBT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 171,107 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill & Closing panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill / Closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 171,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 171,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r seatbelt frayed

Pass 1 Oct 2018 160,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,897 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 134,129 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 134,129 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,120 miles

Battery terminals fitted incorrectly

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers starting to smear

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,120 miles

Battery terminals fitted incorrectly

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers starting to smear

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,086 miles

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 105,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,284 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2011 74,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,670 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,641 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight oil leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,863 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 WBT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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