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VU05 AYT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,766 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front and Rear general rust underneath

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer integral body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer integral body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 127,202 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, side skirt fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, side skirt fitted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 119,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,588 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 111,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,177 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear of front has slight play ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 95,847 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

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

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)

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

items removed from drivers view before test

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,847 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

items removed from drivers view before test

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,219 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,676 miles

Coolant leak

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

front propshaft missing

wheelarch/sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 52,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front propshaft missing

wheelarch/sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,433 miles

Oil leak

Slight bind N/S/R Brake felt by hand only.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,432 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,036 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 31,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VU05 AYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU05 AYT, 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 VU05 AYT registered?

VU05 AYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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