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VX55 VDA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VDA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 149,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (2.4.E.4c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run at rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 140,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake slightly corroded (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,944 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 134,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2014 125,956 miles

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

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 122,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 122,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 109,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 101,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 94,287 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both outer sills not visable due to plastic covers

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,039 miles

both outer sills not visable due to plastic covers

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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 VDA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDA, 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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VX55 VDA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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