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AP55 KXD

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,651 mi
Last recorded141,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 141,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play plus dust cover perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 141,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play plus dust cover perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,590 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play plus dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 135,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear has minor leak at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill a has small hole and corroded not considered structural

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

Offside Front Inner sill a has small hole and corroded not considered structural

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamps cloudy

Pass 3 Dec 2018 130,794 miles

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

both front inner sills corroded but not structural

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,097 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,001 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 104,223 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,797 miles

centre rear seat belt sticking frayed

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,532 miles

Nearside front wiper rubber starting to split,

Rear exhaust mount rubber missing.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,481 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,457 miles

Front number plate mounting cracked.

Front wiper rubbers both split.

Rear exhaust mount rubber is broken.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,457 miles

Front number plate mounting cracked.

Front wiper rubbers both split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust mount rubber is broken.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,824 miles

N/S/R seatbelt retracts slowly

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm

O/S/R seatbelt retracts slowly

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,131 miles

Both N/S/R and O/S/R seatbelts slow to retract

O/S/F wipreblade retaining clip secured to arm with tape

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 KXD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

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

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