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AV05 GVX

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GVX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 140,794 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 140,316 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,007 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 96,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside park brake performance low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,604 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 2,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 2,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 55,352 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,352 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 GVX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

AV05 GVX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is AV05 GVX safe to buy?

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