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AO55 LFV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 127,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,478 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT 2MM - 245 70 16 107H

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT 2MM - 245 70 16 107H

Fail 29 Oct 2018 121,467 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT 2MM - 245 70 16 107H

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT 2MM - 245 70 16 107H

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,758 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 117,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake pivot on rear axle seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded to excess (holed)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 114,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 114,828 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,431 miles

fuel tank wet but no sign of fuel leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 103,412 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

fuel tank wet but no sign of fuel leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 88,265 miles

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

brakepipes greased

fueltank damp,no leaks found so possibly wet from filling up

Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,244 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

brakepipes greased

fueltank damp,no leaks found so possibly wet from filling up

Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,935 miles

o/s rear tyre cut in tread not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,406 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,448 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 LFV 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 70.6%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

AO55 LFV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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