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AK55 OUP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

260,898 mi
Last recorded260,898 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OUP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2024 260,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe on top of fuel / chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed dose appear to be corrosion in door shut but unable to insect (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff housing is corroded and weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 251,664 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 251,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near exhaust and shocker mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 242,171 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 232,493 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level low

Pass 23 Jul 2020 225,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 217,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245/70 r16 111h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 217,570 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop arm link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working renew bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245/70 r16 111h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps renew bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 206,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front propshaft missing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 196,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge wear 245/70/16

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 179,940 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc's deteriorated

nsf tyre stepping

prop missing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 179,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc's deteriorated

nsf tyre stepping

prop missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 164,353 miles

All tyres are lightly perishe with some surface cracking.

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

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

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

The front axle drive proshaft has been removed from the damaged U/J flange forward to the diff.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,309 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 146,309 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 128,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 128,955 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 110,562 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,069 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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AK55 OUP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK55 OUP, 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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AK55 OUP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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