MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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%
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%
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
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)
nearside front wiper blade split at ends
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
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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