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AP55 KWZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,095 mi
Last recorded124,095 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KWZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,095 miles

many parts of structure and suspension corroded

oil leaks

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 11 Sep 2023 124,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

many parts of structure and suspension corroded

oil leaks

some other metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 119,475 miles

many parts of structure corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 119,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

many parts of structure corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

many parts of structure corroded etc

Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

many parts of structure corroded etc

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,879 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 82,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,716 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,687 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,471 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,140 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,794 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 KWZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWZ, 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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AP55 KWZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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