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GL54 XHE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,176 mi
Last recorded187,176 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2015 187,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails very corroded

many rear suspension components and mounts are corroded

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted

small chips in zones a and b of windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2014 167,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 167,800 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 141,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

slight dampness offside rear shocker

spare tyre worn to cords

Pass 9 May 2012 114,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

chassis rusting

front and rear anti roll bar rubbers wearing (d type )

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 31 May 2011 93,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 May 2011 93,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,461 miles

front & rear brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,365 miles

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

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

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

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 XHE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL54 XHE, 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 XHE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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