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AY05 KGO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,598 mi
Last recorded91,598 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,067 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 89,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,666 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 17 Jul 2015 60,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 47,793 miles

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

Damp around offside of steering rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 41,064 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking and close to wear indicators

Pass 16 Jul 2011 35,912 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 35,912 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 31,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 25,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,253 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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AY05 KGO 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 90%.

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 AY05 KGO, 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 AY05 KGO registered?

AY05 KGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AY05 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 KGO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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