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GK05 TZT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,169 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 114,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,126 miles

Offside Rear outer sil corrosion , outside of prescribed area

Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,126 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sil corrosion , outside of prescribed area

Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 91,610 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,691 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 77,690 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,980 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,980 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,902 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,007 miles

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

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 TZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

GK05 TZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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