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AF55 XAY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,319 mi
Last recorded151,319 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 151,319 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear on chassis & axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

previous welding repairs on sills heavily painted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 146,601 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 143,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 143,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 142,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 142,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbreak (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

reverse lights stuck on

Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,589 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 135,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 115,931 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,392 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,091 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 33,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,881 miles

front wipers split but clearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,929 miles

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

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 XAY 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 75%.

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 AF55 XAY, 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 AF55 XAY registered?

AF55 XAY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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