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W9 NEM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,854 mi
Last recorded110,854 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 NEM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 110,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 106,645 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,657 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2018 94,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 63,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 51,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 23,979 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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W9 NEM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W9 NEM, 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 W9 NEM registered?

W9 NEM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is W9 NEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 NEM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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