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GK05 YRJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 YRJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,699 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 103,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 97,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,111 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,111 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 90,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 May 2019 90,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2018 87,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 85,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 85,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 80,471 miles

Child seat

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 74,379 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 68,496 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 68,496 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 61,987 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

near side front tyre slightly worn on the outter edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 26 Apr 2012 55,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,405 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 46,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,242 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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GK05 YRJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

GK05 YRJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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