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SV55 AWU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,908 mi
Last recorded102,908 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 AWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 102,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 99,476 miles

General corrosion underneath

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 99,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General corrosion underneath

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,558 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch getting rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,556 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury out runner missing brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened body sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened body sills both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board exhaust system missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch getting rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,379 miles

Nearside Inner sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

power steering rack damp

Fail 28 Aug 2019 84,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill heavily corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,352 miles

Heavy corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

oil leak

rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2018 77,352 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted carrier bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis

oil leak

rear inner and outer wheel arches corroded

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,004 miles

Corroded to under chassis and body

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,085 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 50,270 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,870 miles

exhaust mounting broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,554 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,153 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 36,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All 4 tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,213 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 23,336 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 23,336 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,338 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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SV55 AWU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV55 AWU, 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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SV55 AWU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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