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GL05 TNF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,209 mi
Last recorded75,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,209 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 75,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 69,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has slight blow (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 65,497 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 65,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,264 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,264 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tryres outer walls perrishing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tryres outer walls perrishing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer wal

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TNF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TNF, 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 TNF registered?

GL05 TNF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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