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GL05 KTG

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,737 mi
Last recorded151,737 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 KTG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 151,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,483 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 127,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,580 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,982 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,982 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,455 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti slip worn clutch pedal

Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,455 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti slip worn clutch pedal

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,850 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 63,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 52,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,111 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 29,111 miles

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

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 KTG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KTG, 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 KTG registered?

GL05 KTG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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