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AK05 VVW

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 96,291 miles

Damp around n/s steering rack gaiter

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe down the side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe down the side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip provision.

slight imbalance on rear axle service brake 24%

Fail 16 May 2018 96,291 miles

Damp around n/s steering rack gaiter

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe down the side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe down the side of fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight wear on brake pedal anti-slip provision.

slight imbalance on rear axle service brake 24%

Pass 9 Jun 2017 87,510 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 87,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 76,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,997 miles

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 5 May 2015 63,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,277 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,363 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,513 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,512 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pivot on rear axle for handbrake inop.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,779 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 15,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VVW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VVW, 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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AK05 VVW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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