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AX54 EDU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,818 mi
Last recorded135,818 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EDU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 124,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 121,728 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,051 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

front propshaft worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,151 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,094 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,200 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,270 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,972 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 62,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,320 miles

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

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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AX54 EDU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX54 EDU, 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 AX54 EDU registered?

AX54 EDU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is AX54 EDU safe to buy?

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