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GL05 TLX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 84,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 77,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,066 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,148 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,148 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,220 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 47,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres tread worn to 3mm.

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 TLX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

GL05 TLX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is GL05 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 TLX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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