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VE54 JXL

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,042 mi
Last recorded164,042 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 JXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 164,042 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 158,454 miles

Engine covers

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

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

centre section of exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Feb 2015 150,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 150,596 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,828 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 121,510 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 121,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 167,911 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 167,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 132,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 132,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 99,918 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil level just above minimum

front windscreen washers require adjustment

nearside front driving lamp missing

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar (D) bush

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar (D) bush

wheel alignment appears to be out (front tyres wearing unevenly)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 99,916 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine oil level just above minimum

front windscreen washers require adjustment

nearside front driving lamp missing

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar (D) bush

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar (D) bush

wheel alignment appears to be out (front tyres wearing unevenly)

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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VE54 JXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VE54 JXL, 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 VE54 JXL registered?

VE54 JXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is VE54 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 JXL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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