MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT TYRES ..........
HANDBRAKE CABLE ACROSS REAR AXLE LOOKS LIKE IT IS FRAYED ...
Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT ......
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR LINKS ......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 40 KGF (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES ..........
HANDBRAKE CABLE ACROSS REAR AXLE LOOKS LIKE IT IS FRAYED ...
Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT ......
Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack bushes deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack bushes deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
(P.R.S)rear parking brake axle pivot freed off,parking brake may require adjusting
oil level on minium
(P.R.S)rear parking brake axle pivot freed off,parking brake may require adjusting
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
oil level on minium
handbrake requires adjustment
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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GL55 GGF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 GGF, 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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GL55 GGF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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