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AY05 KHT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KHT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - not within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion holes in nearside and offside rear outer sills are not within prescribed areas

unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,458 miles

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

Corrosion holes in nearside and offside rear outer sills are not within prescribed areas

Unable to fully examine outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,268 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,733 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 26 Jul 2013 44,781 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,781 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,468 miles

(3) Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,830 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,521 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 KHT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KHT, 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 KHT registered?

AY05 KHT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 KHT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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