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SO55 AHX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,805 mi
Last recorded144,805 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 AHX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 144,805 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH INNER ARCH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 144,801 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (into rear hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 3 Mar 2018 133,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,144 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 118,144 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres tracking on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak from transfer box

Fail 17 Feb 2015 107,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres tracking on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil leak from transfer box

Pass 6 Feb 2014 93,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 93,176 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,284 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,284 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,524 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,336 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 43,582 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 43,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,309 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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SO55 AHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO55 AHX, 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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SO55 AHX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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