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AJ55 RZG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,206 mi
Last recorded158,206 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 158,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 158,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft likely to become detached fwd propshaft likely to fail (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 150,303 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 142,187 miles

Header tank leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 142,079 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bracket broken centre

Header tank leaking

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,520 miles

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

Oil leak ()

bot front anti-roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 125,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,233 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r valve slightly deteriorated(STRONGLY ADVISE)

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,690 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear valve stems slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r handbrake cable/lever slightly sticking

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,636 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RZG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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