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WX05 VTK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,829 mi
Last recorded141,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VTK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 141,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 141,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 108,989 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2009 108,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front reg plate damaged

n/s wiper split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,569 miles

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

front reg plate damaged

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 VTK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WX05 VTK, 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 WX05 VTK registered?

WX05 VTK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is WX05 VTK safe to buy?

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