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C7 JSW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,992 mi
Last recorded119,992 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 JSW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 119,992 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 119,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 115,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,338 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 112,323 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 95,061 miles

Front Under tray/bash guard corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,117 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,285 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,285 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,449 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,870 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,366 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 40,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,925 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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C7 JSW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C7 JSW, 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 C7 JSW registered?

C7 JSW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is C7 JSW safe to buy?

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