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SO05 VDR

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,113 mi
Last recorded124,113 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VDR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2012 124,113 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,888 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 82,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,332 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,168 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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SO05 VDR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO05 VDR, 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 SO05 VDR registered?

SO05 VDR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is SO05 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 VDR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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