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SA55 NVN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 NVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily corroded

both nearside tyres 3-4mm

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2015 51,724 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily corroded

both nearside tyres 3-4mm

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres 3-4mm

n/s handbrake cable partly seized

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres 3-4mm

n/s handbrake cable partly seized

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the rear

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm 245/70 16

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the rear

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm 245/70 16

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,663 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,755 miles

both centre bushes worn on rear anti-roll bar

n/s centre bush worn on front anti-roll bar

Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,755 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both centre bushes worn on rear anti-roll bar

n/s centre bush worn on front anti-roll bar

Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,290 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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SA55 NVN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA55 NVN, 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 SA55 NVN registered?

SA55 NVN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SA55 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 NVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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