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AU05 PGV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,428 mi
Last recorded176,428 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 PGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 176,428 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both need a buff.(Clean) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 147,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 147,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tubed part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tubed part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2021 136,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill area excessivly corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill area excessivly corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Aug 2021 132,810 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner sill area excessivly corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill area excessivly corroded but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner sill area excessively corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,827 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,538 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,134 miles

nearside front under sill holed

sill trims fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,938 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 106,938 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside rear brake holding on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 75,957 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,679 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,500 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,144 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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AU05 PGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU05 PGV, 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 AU05 PGV registered?

AU05 PGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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