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AU55 ZHL

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 77,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 75,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,066 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,237 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,224 miles

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,725 miles

both front wiper blades are split but still clearing front screen

Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,059 miles

When lifted bonnet noticed oil leak has happened at some point. suspect possibly been ran with oil cap off? Steam cleaned off

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 ZHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZHL, 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 AU55 ZHL registered?

AU55 ZHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is AU55 ZHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 ZHL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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