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GL05 YXM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,382 mi
Last recorded94,382 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,382 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,723 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,592 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 54,486 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 54,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,620 miles

tinting film fitted to both front side windows

Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tinting film fitted to both front side windows

Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,793 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 27,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,332 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 YXM 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 68.4%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

GL05 YXM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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