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SW03 MAW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,884 mi
Last recorded117,884 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 MAW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,884 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,083 miles

Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 2 Jul 2019 111,083 miles

Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both Front

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,398 miles

Both Front Track Rod End Are Slightly Corroded

Exhaust system Is Corroded & Brake Pipe Are slightly Corroded

Front & Rear suspensions are Slightly Corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,501 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gator area (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 16 Nov 2017 105,493 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe excessively chafed being crushed by side step mounting (7.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed being crushed by side step mounting (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gator area (2.3.3b)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,124 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

brake pipes / hoses showing signs of corrosion / perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,462 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 99,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,125 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 98,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 926,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,919 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,981 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 68,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Jan 2010 61,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,097 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,907 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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SW03 MAW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW03 MAW, 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 SW03 MAW registered?

SW03 MAW is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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