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AG54 MWA

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG54 MWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 130,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 130,344 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and Offside too soft (1.2.1 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 22 May 2019 118,752 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 115,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 115,367 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2017 111,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2017 111,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,030 miles

All underbody corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 100,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All underbody corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,484 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,929 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 79,929 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,159 miles

ns inner rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 66,702 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,055 miles

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

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 17 Dec 2009 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,108 miles

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

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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AG54 MWA 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 70%.

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 AG54 MWA, 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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AG54 MWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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