CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK05 MZF

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,843 mi
Last recorded145,843 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 145,843 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 145,843 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 145,535 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,292 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 134,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 117,353 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 117,353 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,360 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength joining axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength joining axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broke away system still secure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,771 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,229 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,229 miles

air bag light on

Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,579 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,579 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,183 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK05 MZF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK05 MZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 MZF?

You can check the full history of AK05 MZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK05 MZF registered?

AK05 MZF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 MZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MZF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK05 MZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK05 MZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.