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VN05 NDG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,551 mi
Last recorded113,551 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 NDG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,551 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF - OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 112,445 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSf - OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 108,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 108,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,119 miles

Centre to rear exhaust on joint has a slight blow

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,119 miles

Centre to rear exhaust on joint has a slight blow

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb faulty and discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,812 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,596 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 42,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wiper not clearing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 20,206 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 NDG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NDG, 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 VN05 NDG registered?

VN05 NDG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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