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AJ55 JPU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JPU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 125,283 miles

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

Front Steering rack leaking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside of vehicle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 119,664 miles

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded

Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends

Welding repair work carried out on the inner sills is covered in thick chassis black

Fail 9 Nov 2023 119,664 miles

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

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded

Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends

Welding repair work carried out on the inner sills is covered in thick chassis black

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,392 miles

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded

All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Rear suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends

Welding repair work carried out on the inner sills is covered in thick chassis black

front & rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,384 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are heavily corroded

All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease or other materials

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Front suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Inner sills & under body / chassis are are heavily corroded

Mot carried out in wet & rainy conditions

Rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

Rear suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends

front & rear coil springs & shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,379 miles

All the body / chassis mounting points & prescribed areas are corroded

All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Inner sills & under body / chassis are corroded

Slight play in the steering rack / system / front track rod ends

front & rear coil springs are corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded / rubbers are perished

front & rear suspension arms are corroded / rubbers are Worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,435 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Inner sill & under body / chassis are corroding slightly

Slight play in the steering rack / system

Fail 11 Nov 2020 106,435 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Inner sill & under body / chassis are corroding slightly

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in the steering rack / system

Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,876 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded within 30cm of a body mounting but body is adequately secure

Nearside Front wiper slightly deteriated

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,876 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded within 30cm of a body mounting but body is adequately secure

Nearside Front wiper slightly deteriated

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 94,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has a lot of travel

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,187 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes that go over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes other than those advised have been greased and are unable to be fully inspected

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb slightly dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,689 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 27,996 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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AJ55 JPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ55 JPU, 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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AJ55 JPU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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