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AO05 OKH

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,310 mi
Last recorded112,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OKH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,310 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 112,296 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front axle tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Upper tie rod mounting repair plate on axle weld Broken (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 111,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle modified so that vehicle stability is impaired Upper axle locating arm insecure (Bracket ) (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 108,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 108,124 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 103,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 103,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

aux drive belt cracking

child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting checking of seat belt

Pass 20 Apr 2015 93,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 87,092 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 80,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 61,839 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 52,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,607 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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AO05 OKH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO05 OKH, 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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AO05 OKH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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