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AK55 OVF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,888 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,794 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,505 miles

slight bind n/s/rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,959 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 OVF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OVF, 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 AK55 OVF registered?

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

Is AK55 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 OVF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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