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AO55 VLN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,201 mi
Last recorded157,201 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 157,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 150,315 miles

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre very close to 1.6 mm

Fail 25 Sep 2017 150,315 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre very close to 1.6 mm

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,251 miles

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Front propshaft (front Joint) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,266 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,242 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,428 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,458 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,115 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,115 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

handbrake cable pivot not moving fully

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,620 miles

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

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 VLN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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