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GK55 OZS

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,398 mi
Last recorded140,398 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 OZS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,398 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at joint to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front damage to front bumper and inner wing

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2022 140,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded at joint to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front damage to front bumper and inner wing

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,975 miles

head lamp lens in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2020 128,468 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 122,613 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deterionated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D/bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,846 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Aug 2018 115,819 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS & OS - 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,028 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,307 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside DOOR MIRROR INSECURE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,136 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres showing signs of waring on outside edge stronly advise tracking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres showing signs of waring on outside edge stronly advise tracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,979 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,741 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

centre stop 50% on

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,165 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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GK55 OZS is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK55 OZS, 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 GK55 OZS registered?

GK55 OZS is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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