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AU55 LNJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,581 mi
Last recorded79,581 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,581 miles

The underbody has general surface corrosion present not presenting any weakness

both front metal brake pipes, both front to rear metal brake pipes and the offside rear axle brake pipe have been surface scraped, inspected and protected following the inspection surface scrape

near side rear axle brake pipe has been replaced with a new Kunifer pipe

vehicle has 4 areas of new welding and plating present with the appearance of a heavy gauge steel

very fractional movement present in both rear anti-roll bar links

windscreen has a small stone chip present 3mm at the top of the screen

Fail 13 Jun 2022 79,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed , runs beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside body sill outer and inner corroded/holed

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside body sill inner and outer corroded/holed

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 76,137 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,828 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear parking brake pivot slightly sticking

underside components covered

Pass 24 May 2017 58,873 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated above axle (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust mount detached

Pass 26 May 2016 54,436 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,833 miles

advised osr brake pads getting low

advised slight binding osr brake

Pass 21 May 2014 45,416 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Sill covers fitted

Slight fadeing to both head lamp lens

Slight oil leak from both ends of steering rack

Pass 22 May 2013 42,135 miles

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle sills

Slight oil leak from both steering rack gaitors

Fail 22 May 2013 42,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear wheel is slightly binding

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle sills

Slight oil leak from both steering rack gaitors

Pass 10 May 2012 37,560 miles

Metal coolant pipe at rear (top) of engine starting to corrode

Nearside front steering gaitor has a slight seepage of oil

Offside front half shaft seal has a slight oil leak

Offside front steering gaitor has a slight seepage of oil

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,711 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,711 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 22,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,910 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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AU55 LNJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU55 LNJ, 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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AU55 LNJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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