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AP05 HKO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,127 mi
Last recorded84,127 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,913 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,697 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Centre EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,891 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread splitting

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

offside front seatbelt stitching freying

offside front tyre tread splitting

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,492 miles

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

complet exhaust dry and rusty on clamps

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

complet exhaust dry and rusty on clamps

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,283 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 17 Jun 2008 18,966 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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AP05 HKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP05 HKO, 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 HKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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