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GJ55 XCH

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,911 mi
Last recorded132,911 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XCH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 114,963 miles

Front both tyres worn badly on inside edge

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,788 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 77,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,204 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 69,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,659 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,224 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,838 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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GJ55 XCH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 GJ55 XCH, 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 GJ55 XCH registered?

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

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