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AY55 AZZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,421 mi
Last recorded116,421 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 AZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 116,314 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 116,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 115,999 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 112,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 112,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,346 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,059 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 97,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,805 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 93,805 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,574 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,427 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,536 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,872 miles

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

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

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

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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AY55 AZZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AY55 AZZ, 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 AY55 AZZ registered?

AY55 AZZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AY55 AZZ safe to buy?

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