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AO05 XXS

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,385 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 96,385 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

baby saet fitted

engine tick over lumpy

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

baby saet fitted

engine tick over lumpy

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 69,455 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 69,455 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc s warped

Pass 17 May 2012 60,843 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2012 60,843 miles

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)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 51,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,877 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 43,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,273 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 26,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 26,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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 XXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AO05 XXS, 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 AO05 XXS registered?

AO05 XXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is AO05 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 XXS shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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