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AV55 WMA

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WMA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 51,521 miles

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts as bike in back of car

Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,521 miles

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

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts as bike in back of car

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,526 miles

slight play in both rear inner roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Nov 2009 40,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both rear inner roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,089 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 WMA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WMA, 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 WMA registered?

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

Is AV55 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 WMA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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