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VN55 WNW

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,500 mi
Last recorded169,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 169,500 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both osf/nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 155,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 143,678 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 134,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2018 134,801 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,562 miles

advise hand brake cable

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,884 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,491 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,188 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,826 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,750 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,306 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 WNW is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

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

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