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GL54 XGX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,601 mi
Last recorded147,601 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,600 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 139,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,645 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper covered in duck tape

Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,077 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 126,077 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 105,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 93,570 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 93,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,757 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,883 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 XGX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XGX, 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 GL54 XGX registered?

GL54 XGX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is GL54 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 XGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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