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AY55 KJA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KJA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 90,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak large engine ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,588 miles

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 29 Aug 2012 57,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,758 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,467 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KJA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY55 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 AY55 KJA registered?

AY55 KJA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is AY55 KJA safe to buy?

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