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AJ55 WMO

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corroded but not excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2019 117,343 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivot excessively tight rear axle (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some general corrosion not considered excessive at this time

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,125 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 88,125 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,152 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,637 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 133,636 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate support housing cracked & broken

Pass 5 Feb 2014 133,636 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate support housing cracked & broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,813 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 99,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 82,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,268 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 WMO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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