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VK55 JPJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JPJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,354 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,800 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,412 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 58,538 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,966 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,573 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,281 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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VK55 JPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VK55 JPJ, 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 VK55 JPJ registered?

VK55 JPJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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