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GL05 KTE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,276 mi
Last recorded115,276 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 115,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 100,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 100,731 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear axle upper tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear axle upper tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Both brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2017 93,562 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 93,562 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 87,253 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both re check in 3000/4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2016 87,253 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of both main line brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both re check in 3000/4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 80,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 73,215 miles

Hand brake compensating lever on rear axle slightly siezed

Inner face of n/s rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,215 miles

Hand brake compensating lever on rear axle slightly siezed

Inner face of n/s rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,724 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 26,587 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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GL05 KTE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL05 KTE, 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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GL05 KTE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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