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AY05 KJA

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,963 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,010 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,307 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 70,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,216 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,216 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,104 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,199 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,474 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 KJA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

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

Is AY05 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 KJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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