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AJ55 JRV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 72,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,901 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi/metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 58,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,547 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 36,547 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,820 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 JRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ55 JRV, 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 AJ55 JRV registered?

AJ55 JRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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