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AJ54 XSK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XSK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,959 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn in centre down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside door handle sticky

Fail 6 Sep 2018 92,959 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn in centre down to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside door handle sticky

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,301 miles

Both rear tyres getting low and worn smooth in the middle

Headlights misty

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,278 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear over the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres getting low and worn smooth in the middle

Headlights misty

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,387 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,585 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,121 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,122 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,301 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,276 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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AJ54 XSK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJ54 XSK, 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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AJ54 XSK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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