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VU55 WXR

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,043 mi
Last recorded151,043 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WXR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 151,043 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 144,226 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 140,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 138,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 132,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,205 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 123,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Fail 24 Aug 2015 102,938 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,938 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,708 miles

manifold bolt snapped

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 93,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

auxillary drive belt excessively cracked

manifold bolt snapped

Pass 22 Aug 2013 84,527 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,264 miles

front wiperblades worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,561 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 WXR 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 78.9%.

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 WXR, 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 VU55 WXR registered?

VU55 WXR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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