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SV55 EUU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,806 mi
Last recorded80,806 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 80,806 miles

Body corroded at rear but not structural

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,720 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 77,716 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Oct 2021 77,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to inner sills - not excessive

General underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,015 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis both sides around trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to inner sills - not excessive

General underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension arms

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,144 miles

chassis corroded

under body corrosion

Both front coil springs corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,104 miles

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))

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Main chassis rail, chalked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front coil springs corroded.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Underside of vehicle covered with underseal

offside front and nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Mar 2018 53,683 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance offside front (1.1.A.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis outer face (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis outer face (2.4.A.3)

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced offside rear (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber insecure offside rear shock absorber broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Torque/reaction arm insecure nearside rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Torque/reaction arm insecure offside rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear axle corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear spring lower mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front and nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,518 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured to axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured to axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 39,916 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 38,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,426 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,992 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 27,992 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 23,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,984 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 EUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV55 EUU, 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 EUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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