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V2 SSP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,163 mi
Last recorded37,163 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 SSP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,163 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking to rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 31,964 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front slight condensation in both front side repeaters

Offside Front seat slow/stiff to move forwards and back but still able to operate

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear springs very slightly corroded

Rear exhaust mount worn/defective

Rear rear diff has corrosion

fuel tank heat shield slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 27,713 miles

Rear rubber exhaust mounting split / worn

Pass 22 Mar 2023 27,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,898 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,326 miles

Alternator belt slightly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear Tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,268 miles

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

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,803 miles

rear tyres tread getting low and front tyres edges wearing

tyres weathered

Fail 24 Aug 2012 17,803 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres tread getting low and front tyres edges wearing

tyres weathered

Pass 4 Aug 2011 16,545 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,720 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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V2 SSP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V2 SSP, 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 V2 SSP registered?

V2 SSP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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