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AV55 WMC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 127,310 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front and both rear discs are pitted on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch is corroding

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever but not to excess

Fail 7 Jan 2022 127,308 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front and both rear discs are pitted on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch is corroding

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever but not to excess

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,033 miles

Brake performance not tested leaKING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner FRONT PROP UJ DETERIOATED.

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UN ABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,866 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,119 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,594 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,796 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,939 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,939 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,017 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,804 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,522 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 WMC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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