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AV05 GVD

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,520 mi
Last recorded51,520 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GVD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,520 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2018 51,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2017 47,085 miles

both rear tyres cracking / near legal limit

Fail 2 May 2017 47,085 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking / near legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit/ cracking in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,450 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit/ cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 31,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 29,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 28,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,395 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 19,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 15,412 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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AV05 GVD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV05 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

AV05 GVD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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