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VN55 WNM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,671 mi
Last recorded114,671 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WNM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,671 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to both rear outer sills (trims fitted)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 16 Sep 2024 109,638 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,985 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,298 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 95,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,889 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,897 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2018 80,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2017 72,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 64,988 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 56,037 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2013 41,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 33,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,849 miles

Engine missfiring up to 1500 rpm

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

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

Rear lamps starting to disscolour

Fail 24 May 2011 28,730 miles

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

Engine missfiring up to 1500 rpm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear lamps starting to disscolour

Pass 18 May 2010 22,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2009 20,768 miles

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

O/S/R worn on the inside edge to 1.6mm

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

Rear lamps condensated

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 WNM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

VN55 WNM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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