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AO55 LGF

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,570 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to under body

Pass 4 Feb 2021 137,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 133,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 128,891 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 128,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 123,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,129 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 117,129 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushers (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,661 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,581 miles

slight damage to offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,065 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,268 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,181 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

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 LGF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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