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AL54 FAN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,137 mi
Last recorded222,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL54 FAN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 222,137 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2023 222,135 miles

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

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both front (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2022 216,818 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2021 214,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 209,152 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 209,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 203,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 189,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 173,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 169,500 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 162,892 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 152,441 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 12 May 2011 148,265 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both front wipers smear slightly

n/s rear hand brake efficency slightly low

power steering damp slightly

rear brake pads 60% worn

Fail 12 May 2011 148,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both front wipers smear slightly

n/s rear hand brake efficency slightly low

power steering damp slightly

rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 142,799 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 116,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,990 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,797 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 85,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Gearbox oil leak

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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AL54 FAN 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 75%.

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 AL54 FAN, 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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AL54 FAN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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