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GL54 WDN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,149 mi
Last recorded142,149 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 WDN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2022 142,149 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre cutting out on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2021 128,557 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 128,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,457 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,455 miles

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,346 miles

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a wear patch on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2018 101,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a wear patch on inner edge

wiper arms on backwards

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,523 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,415 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,301 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,608 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,197 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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GL54 WDN 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 78.9%.

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 GL54 WDN, 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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GL54 WDN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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