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GL05 YXV

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,694 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 73,694 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 69,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 68,964 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,384 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 65,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 63,399 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,841 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,381 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,363 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Front o/s/f position lamp dim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,975 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,890 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 42,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,314 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 30,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,031 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 YXV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

GL05 YXV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is GL05 YXV safe to buy?

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