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AO55 XBB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 102,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

second hand speedo fitted with 124200 when changed

Fail 16 May 2022 102,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

second hand speedo fitted with 124200 when changed

Pass 30 Apr 2021 121,707 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 116,221 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 116,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 111,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,650 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,351 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,844 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 72,330 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,436 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,637 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 XBB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

AO55 XBB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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