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VU55 AGY

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 AGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 May 2021 126,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 117,202 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,754 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 May 2018 99,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,517 miles

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

standard centre rear seatbelt replaced with lap belt

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,404 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf & osf steering rack gaiters damp

osr bump stop perished

Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,913 miles

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

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

slight leak on osf steering rack end

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,758 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,343 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,264 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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VU55 AGY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU55 AGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 AGY registered?

VU55 AGY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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