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AX55 TWL

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,348 mi
Last recorded189,348 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 TWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 189,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 189,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 179,474 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 179,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 150,054 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 150,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 146,142 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 146,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AX55 TWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AX55 TWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX55 TWL registered?

AX55 TWL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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