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GJ55 XCG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,739 mi
Last recorded119,739 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XCG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 119,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,588 miles

chip to screen on nearside

corrosion and hole front cross member on offside by body mount

corrosion and holes in both front inner sills not within prescribed areas

nearside front wiper deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear at brake hose close to excessive

power steering pump damp

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 15 Sep 2018 110,382 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

chip to screen on nearside

corrosion and hole front cross member on offside by body mount

corrosion and holes in both front inner sills not within prescribed areas

nearside front wiper deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear at brake hose close to excessive

power steering pump damp

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,586 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,614 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Sep 2012 85,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 70,580 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Oct 2009 57,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,297 miles

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

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

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

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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GJ55 XCG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ55 XCG, 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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GJ55 XCG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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