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AO55 HYC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,618 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 118,618 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 103,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint n/s rack gaitor showing seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 103,556 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint n/s rack gaitor showing seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 92,214 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,563 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,577 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 84,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,980 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,268 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 75,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,141 miles

Both front side lamps dim.

Hand brake binding when wheels are turned backward.

One number plate lamp dim.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,579 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,579 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 29,991 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HYC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO55 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

AO55 HYC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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