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WX05 UMV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,512 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 71,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,527 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,472 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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WX05 UMV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX05 UMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 UMV registered?

WX05 UMV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is WX05 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 UMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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