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VX05 VUL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 VUL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,887 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 102,774 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 102,773 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,978 miles

Certer stop light less than fifty perscent

Nearside front tyre worn off on outer edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,743 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,977 miles

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

Oil leak

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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VX05 VUL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX05 VUL, 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 VX05 VUL registered?

VX05 VUL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is VX05 VUL safe to buy?

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