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AP05 AUX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,610 mi
Last recorded87,610 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AUX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 87,610 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backs of both sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 83,582 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 83,582 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,873 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 79,873 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,007 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension compnents dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty/flakey

Fail 15 May 2014 71,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspenisin components dry/rusty

underside dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 23 May 2013 68,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 68,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 61,084 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,161 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2010 46,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 46,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,997 miles

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

hand brake will need adjusting soon

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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AP05 AUX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 AP05 AUX, 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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AP05 AUX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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