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AY55 LVA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,335 mi
Last recorded127,335 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,956 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,236 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 120,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 112,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,981 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,684 miles

front shockabsorbers weak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,148 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges.

Both rear number plate lights dim but are illuminating the plate ok.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,930 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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AY55 LVA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY55 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

AY55 LVA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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