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SP05 JRV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,782 mi
Last recorded152,782 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JRV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,782 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,081 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,338 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 131,338 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,761 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,213 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,106 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,127 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,189 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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SP05 JRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SP05 JRV, 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 SP05 JRV registered?

SP05 JRV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is SP05 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 JRV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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