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VN55 CKC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Lpg 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,688 mi
Last recorded126,688 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 CKC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 126,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 119,768 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 119,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 30 May 2013 102,377 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 102,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,530 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,046 miles

see advisory sheet 224513370191

Fail 22 Jun 2010 78,046 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,368 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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VN55 CKC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN55 CKC, 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 VN55 CKC registered?

VN55 CKC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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