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AO55 FFD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,576 mi
Last recorded237,576 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 237,576 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 228,150 miles

Advise both front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded. Advise both rear wheels have slight bind. Advise rear axle brake discs corroded Advise oil leak.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 221,626 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 221,626 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 213,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 213,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber hanger broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 194,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 161,660 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 144,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 138,200 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 128,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,244 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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AO55 FFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO55 FFD, 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 AO55 FFD registered?

AO55 FFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AO55 FFD safe to buy?

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