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VA05 OWK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,694 mi
Last recorded115,694 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 OWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 115,694 miles

Brake performance not tested corrosion rear suspension components (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member tubular section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member Tubular section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 112,606 miles

Hand Brake on minimum limits 16%

Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,765 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,134 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,992 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 14 Aug 2013 73,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 9 Aug 2012 69,030 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,761 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,037 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 49,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VA05 OWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA05 OWK, 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 VA05 OWK registered?

VA05 OWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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