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GL05 XRX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,391 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 162,380 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear arm (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 151,320 miles

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

advise underbody condition very scaby /corrosion

sills have repairs covered using under seal and plastic covers replaced

Fail 11 Sep 2021 151,271 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill backing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s sill corroded require plastic covers removing to find out full exstent of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise underbody condition very scaby /corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 144,383 miles

both front upper wishbone rear bushes worn but no excessive movement slight movement in both front inner anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2020 144,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front upper wishbone rear bushes worn but no excessive movement slight movement in both front inner anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2019 130,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 130,571 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,894 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,161 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 77,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,658 miles

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

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)

front brake pads low

hand brake travel

offside front tyre tread on limit

x/s engine oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,658 miles

hand brake travel

offside front tyre tread on limit

x/s engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads low

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 XRX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

GL05 XRX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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