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AU54 KMM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KMM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,954 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 105,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 97,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,914 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,752 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 26 Jan 2012 65,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,813 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,065 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2010 45,843 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chip in windscreen

front discs feel worn

offside and nearside outer pads wearing thin unable to see inner pads.

slight sweat of oil on offside front rack gaitor

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,527 miles

O/S/F tyre 2mm on inner edge

N/S/R seatbelt slow to retract

Reverse lamp on offside innoperative

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,527 miles

N/S/R seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F tyre 2mm on inner edge

Reverse lamp on offside innoperative

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat Belt Buckle (Black Release Button) Has A Cracked Case.

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

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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AU54 KMM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU54 KMM, 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 AU54 KMM registered?

AU54 KMM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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The MOT history for AU54 KMM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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