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AK05 VVP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 128,176 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 128,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,624 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 123,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,868 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,683 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 102,933 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 102,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 97,681 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 89,008 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 88,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly lipped advise replacement of discs and pads.

rear pads over half worn will need replacement soon.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 69,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,089 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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AK05 VVP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VVP, 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 AK05 VVP registered?

AK05 VVP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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