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GK05 EHP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 EHP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 93,522 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,090 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 82,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs have large area of pitting and corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,070 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GK05 EHP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GK05 EHP, 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 GK05 EHP registered?

GK05 EHP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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