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VX55 JGV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 JGV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 118,514 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 118,512 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 113,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 99,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,109 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,568 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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VX55 JGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX55 JGV, 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 VX55 JGV registered?

VX55 JGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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