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AO55 XBG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,263 mi
Last recorded122,263 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer both rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2018 112,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 112,838 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

can not fully inspect outer sills due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,999 miles

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

Offside Front Inner constant velocity Joint has play

Fail 11 Oct 2017 103,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,061 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

rear axle corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,061 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

rear axle corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,466 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2011 54,232 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,232 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,239 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,504 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 38,504 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,513 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 XBG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

AO55 XBG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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