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AJ05 XJP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,189 mi
Last recorded183,189 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XJP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 183,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 176,865 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 170,989 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 170,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 160,960 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 152,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,777 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 124,515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 115,026 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 115,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 103,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,252 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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AJ05 XJP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ05 XJP, 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 AJ05 XJP registered?

AJ05 XJP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XJP safe to buy?

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