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GL55 BZU

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

131,638 mi
Last recorded131,638 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BZU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 131,638 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Hanger split in Half but not insecure

Pass 28 May 2025 128,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,183 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 123,562 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 120,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 118,266 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 114,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,283 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 92,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 85,274 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 85,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,794 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,435 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,223 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,013 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,592 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,424 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

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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GL55 BZU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GL55 BZU, 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 GL55 BZU registered?

GL55 BZU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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