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GL05 BLF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 108,413 miles

Front prop shaft missing at time of test.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 105,612 miles

Nearside Front front different to gearbox popular shaft missing

Pass 12 May 2021 102,964 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 102,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 98,341 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 91,803 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 91,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 81,757 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 77,152 miles

Central Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

Pass 11 May 2016 72,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 68,077 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 62,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 57,546 miles

Rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 17 May 2012 53,267 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,816 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 May 2010 43,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 38,756 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 26,232 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GL05 BLF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GL05 BLF, 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 GL05 BLF registered?

GL05 BLF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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