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GL05 FRN

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,052 mi
Last recorded107,052 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FRN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,052 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,510 miles

All rear passenger seats folded away at time of MOT

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated(pattern just about visable)

Both rear registration lamps very dull

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of both outer sills

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 103,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Parking brake cable pivot(on the rear axle) (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All rear passenger seats folded away at time of MOT

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated(pattern just about visable)

Both rear registration lamps very dull

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Inner Inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner Inner sill excessively corroded and holed but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of both outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush OFFSIDE REAR ANTIROLL BAR D BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,299 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,286 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS AND BRAKE PADS (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,342 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 77,342 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,619 miles

handbrake near limit on travel

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,928 miles

Nearside 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 FRN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

GL05 FRN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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