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AY05 KHM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,334 mi
Last recorded145,334 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KHM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 145,334 miles

Both front shock absorber have slight reduced damping effect

Exhaust mount broken

Exhaust system deteroirated at fixing between rear section and centre section

Rear axle beam is slightly corroded

Slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2016 137,502 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 137,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,131 miles

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers have slight negligible damping effect

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle corroded at suspension component mountings not seriously weakened

Slight freeplay dectected at nearside and offside front suspension possible slight play in outer ball joints

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,833 miles

o/s front tyre at wear band

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 KHM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KHM, 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 KHM registered?

AY05 KHM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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