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GJ55 XCK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 85,943 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 85,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advise replacment (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacment (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing advise replacment (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacment (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,853 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,539 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

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

Nearside Rear brake pad getting low

Offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,908 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,472 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,438 miles

Slight dampness power steering rack.

Some movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes.

Steering slightly stiff at low engine revs.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,055 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 26,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,717 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,546 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,517 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 XCK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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