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AP55 AYD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AYD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 107,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 107,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 92,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,532 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,202 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,244 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,743 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,680 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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AP55 AYD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP55 AYD, 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 AP55 AYD registered?

AP55 AYD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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