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SW05 NZO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,349 miles

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))

Under body general corrosion.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2017 84,300 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes surface corrosion

slight exhaust blow

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 38,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 36,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,372 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,321 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,464 miles

advise parking brake adjustment

advise parking brake cable pivot sticking

Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,464 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

advise parking brake adjustment

advise parking brake cable pivot sticking

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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SW05 NZO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW05 NZO, 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 SW05 NZO registered?

SW05 NZO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is SW05 NZO safe to buy?

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