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SW05 NZY

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,026 mi
Last recorded122,026 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,026 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 122,025 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,577 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering malfunctioning hard to turn on idle (2.3.3a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edege

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 93,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edege

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN TO REAR AT OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 63,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,169 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,189 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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SW05 NZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW05 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

SW05 NZY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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