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VU55 WXS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,773 mi
Last recorded128,773 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 128,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 125,678 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,674 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front bumper support bracket corroded

Sill covers fitted

Some rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 113,596 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front bumper support bracket corroded

Sill covers fitted

Some rear suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 103,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,339 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 99,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,719 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,719 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,877 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,356 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 80,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,041 miles

All shockabsers weak on damping

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All shockabsers weak on damping

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,488 miles

handbrake could do with adjusting

handbrake efficiency just in

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake could do with adjusting

handbrake efficiency just in

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,070 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,121 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,720 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 WXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

VU55 WXS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is VU55 WXS safe to buy?

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