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AO05 XTF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Welding repairs covered with underseal

noisy suspension reccomend attention

Fail 3 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

noisy suspension reccomend attention

Pass 13 Apr 2022 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake just pass

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear inner sill have surface rust and plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

exhaust rusting

under body steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,835 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear anti roll bar D bush has slight play

nearside rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,991 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,630 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly weak

Nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 42,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,665 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 27,665 miles

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

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

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

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 6 Jun 2009 16,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,399 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 XTF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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