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GK55 PDX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,556 mi
Last recorded120,556 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 PDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,556 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 111,346 miles

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

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 111,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 111,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Propshaft missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 107,192 miles

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

n/s rear trailing arm slightly distorted

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2022 102,606 miles

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

n/s/r trailing arm slightly distorted

slight play in rear roll bar links

stains around fuel tank but no visible leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2022 102,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r trailing arm slightly distorted

slight play in rear roll bar links

stains around fuel tank but no visible leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2021 97,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2020 92,166 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,059 miles

Front prop shaft has been removed

Near side rear tie bar slightly bent

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 84,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear gear box side (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front prop shaft has been removed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 71,495 miles

Both front headlamp lenses opaquing / scratched patterns currently good

Chassis surface corrosion various sections

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly whitening in colour

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,158 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,988 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,048 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,387 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)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,367 miles

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,157 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,319 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 9,319 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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 PDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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