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AV55 WLR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,056 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 141,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,025 miles

Underbody has been undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 122,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,594 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rebound block rubber missing

chassis surface rust

plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to check prescribed areas

Fail 13 Jan 2020 113,514 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rebound block rubber missing

chassis surface rust

plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to check prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis sections surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted to outer sills unable to check prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis and under sills surface rust

Fail 19 Jan 2018 102,863 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis and under sills surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis surface rust

rear pads low

Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis surface rust

rear pads low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,748 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,881 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 88,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv full inspection of sills not permitted due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 83,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 71,865 miles

Both front side lights very close to being wrong colour (eg: more blue then white)

Both rear number plate lights dim?

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 71,808 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front side lights very close to being wrong colour (eg: more blue then white)

Both rear number plate lights dim?

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 May 2011 54,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,307 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,285 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 WLR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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