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SD05 AMU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,413 mi
Last recorded140,413 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 AMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,413 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 140,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x 3 near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,919 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 134,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,549 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 130,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 118,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 118,200 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,076 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,998 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 74,998 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,955 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,657 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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SD05 AMU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SD05 AMU, 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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SD05 AMU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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