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AO55 HYH

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,017 mi
Last recorded125,017 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HYH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside covered in underseal

underside signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,832 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 123,831 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 122,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,656 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 120,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,744 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens starting to obscure headlamp pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in between tread, tread depth 3-4mm, 255/55 R18 109V

Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded at rear from center flexible to flexible to n/s wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Top wishbone ball joint has excessive play (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens starting to obscure headlamp pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack in between tread, tread depth 3-4mm, 255/55 R18 109V

handbrake lever travel excessive.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 107,429 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 98,659 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 98,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear number plate lamps blue light

Pass 14 Sep 2013 92,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,519 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,577 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front rack boots moist

handbrake pivot point tight

rear anti-roll bar d-bushes worn and have movement

severall cuts in tyre treads

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,887 miles

Front tyres are badly worn on inner edges.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 41,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,489 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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AO55 HYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYH, 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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AO55 HYH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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