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AU54 MEV

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 MEV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 114,247 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,003 miles

corrosion on the underbody, does not affect the mot as the vehicle has a full length chassis

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 111,003 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion on the underbody, does not affect the mot as the vehicle has a full length chassis

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,233 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2020 108,206 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,129 miles

both sides behind outer sills are heavily corroded. The vehicle has a full length chassis so this is not structural corrosion

headlamps are in poor condition

o/s/f steel brake pipe going to flexible hose is starting to corrode

rear pads are getting vert low (3mm)

Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides behind outer sills are heavily corroded. The vehicle has a full length chassis so this is not structural corrosion

headlamps are in poor condition

o/s/f steel brake pipe going to flexible hose is starting to corrode

rear pads are getting vert low (3mm)

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,140 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,140 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre is spliting

Nearside Rear tyre is spliting

Offside Front tyre is spliting

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,432 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is spliting

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is spliting

Offside Front tyre is spliting

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,149 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Multiple underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,577 miles

Off side front tyre worn uneven;inner tread worn

Rear exhaust system fouling rear tow bracket

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,938 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 53,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,515 miles

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,347 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,262 miles

exhaust rear box clamp corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,166 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,166 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE OIL FILTER.

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,080 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 26,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,196 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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AU54 MEV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MEV, 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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AU54 MEV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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