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AK05 VVY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,264 mi
Last recorded132,264 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 132,264 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 125,822 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 125,822 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 119,350 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Park brake has low reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside has general age related corrosion inc all suspension components

Fail 29 May 2021 119,350 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging frm mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake has low reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside has general age related corrosion inc all suspension components

Pass 25 Jan 2020 118,107 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 113,251 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 113,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,210 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,208 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,326 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on to legal limit

Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,326 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on to legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,640 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 83,760 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,865 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,667 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,177 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 VVY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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