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AP55 KXB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,085 mi
Last recorded144,085 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 144,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 139,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,625 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 137,610 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 132,757 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 128,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 123,157 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Park brake lever travel nearing maximum

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 121,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,668 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

play in stearing rack inner joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 106,537 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rack ends have small amount of play

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,682 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted and worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,582 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 KXB 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 94.1%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

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

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