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AK55 OVM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,146 mi
Last recorded113,146 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OVM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 113,146 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,403 miles

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyres perishing between treads

Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s front and n/s rear tyres perishing between treads

Pass 10 Mar 2020 109,279 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

o/s rear support bracket corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,773 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 106,773 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also o/s front (4.1.E.1)

handbrake requires adjustment or repair

n/s rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,170 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

park brake warning light stays on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,165 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

park brake warning light stays on

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,802 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from rack

Fail 14 Mar 2014 75,802 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak from rack

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

ns washer inop

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,292 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Mar 2009 32,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,111 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 OVM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK55 OVM, 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 OVM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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