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AO55 LVT

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2021 111,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 6.47m-1 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Differential/axle support arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All of chassis corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,526 miles

brake pipes corroding

front prop shaft removed

inner and outer sills weld repairs and corrosion

play in track rod ends

rear chassis heavily corroding

rear suspension springs possibly stretched

suspension springs corroding

Pass 26 May 2018 89,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 89,027 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced to axel (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 74,787 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,114 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,950 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel slighty wet of oil

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,853 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,359 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,218 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 LVT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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