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VN05 KAU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 120,064 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS IN A RUSTY CONDITION

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 120,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL BRAKE DISCS IN A RUSTY CONDITION

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 114,867 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 111,162 miles

Central Front steering rack slight leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2023 111,156 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front steering rack slight leak

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,010 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 96,912 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion in several places but not currently in a prescribed area or serious enough to fail test

handbrake requires attention

Pass 29 May 2018 91,516 miles

tow bar corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 84,694 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 84,694 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 79,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 70,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 65,623 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 65,623 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 59,000 miles

wiper smearing

Pass 25 May 2011 50,693 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 43,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 43,518 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2009 36,742 miles

handbrake cable pivot slightly stiff

small split in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 30 May 2008 28,669 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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VN05 KAU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VN05 KAU, 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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VN05 KAU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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