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GL05 RCY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,371 mi
Last recorded126,371 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,904 miles

Brakes dragging on the rear of vehicle.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (rear u/j) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension weak

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 106,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brakes dragging on the rear of vehicle.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (rear u/j) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front suspension weak

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear brake pivot stiff in operation

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,105 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear brake pivot stiff in operation

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,629 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 92,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre side wall badly cracking and tread getting low

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre side wall badly cracking and tread getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,959 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,428 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,179 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)

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

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

nick n/s/r oter tyre wal;l not deep enough to reach cords

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 RCY 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 73.7%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

GL05 RCY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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