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2195 PG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2195 PG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,664 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 125,429 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bump stops worn

Rear gearbox rubber mounting splitting

Fail 3 Sep 2024 125,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bump stops worn

Rear gearbox rubber mounting splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low effort but passes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK GAITORS (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAJORITY OF CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 123,825 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK GAITORS (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAJORITY OF CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,621 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,621 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,955 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 103,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 87,923 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,923 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 67,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,021 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,914 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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2195 PG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 2195 PG, 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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2195 PG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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