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AO55 NBL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 145,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,299 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 May 2017 128,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 119,264 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2015 110,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear and nearside rear tie bar mountings corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 99,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 May 2013 87,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,307 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 71,404 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 71,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 64,197 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,203 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 NBL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

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

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