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AV55 WLP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,415 mi
Last recorded112,415 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WLP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,415 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,270 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear pass and advise (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,836 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,384 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,384 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 47,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

restricted movement n/s/r h/brake cable no brake bind at present

Pass 16 Oct 2010 47,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

restricted movement n/s/r h/brake cable no brake bind at present

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,269 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,269 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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AV55 WLP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV55 WLP, 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 AV55 WLP registered?

AV55 WLP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AV55 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 WLP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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