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GL05 RDY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,227 mi
Last recorded63,227 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 RDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,227 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 63,227 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,779 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 62,757 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,123 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,012 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 59,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,974 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 57,974 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,252 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,034 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 42,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,617 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,617 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 RDY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black 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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

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

Is GL05 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 RDY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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