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AV05 GVC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,852 mi
Last recorded76,852 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GVC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 76,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 62,370 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 51,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,722 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine and sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyres starting to perish in tread

slight bind n/s/r

Fail 14 Feb 2018 45,489 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyres starting to perish in tread

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 14 Feb 2018 45,489 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 tyres starting to perish in tread

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 40,267 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,385 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,186 miles

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' rubbers deteriorated resulting in slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,476 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 12,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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AV05 GVC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV05 GVC, 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 AV05 GVC registered?

AV05 GVC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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