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GL55 GGF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GGF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 148,967 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ..........

HANDBRAKE CABLE ACROSS REAR AXLE LOOKS LIKE IT IS FRAYED ...

Nearside Front Outer CV BOOT ......

Fail 13 Apr 2021 148,964 miles

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 ......

Pass 31 Mar 2020 141,135 miles

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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,678 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 133,667 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 127,423 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 127,376 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,369 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 97,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 87,865 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,955 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,277 miles

(P.R.S)rear parking brake axle pivot freed off,parking brake may require adjusting

oil level on minium

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,277 miles

(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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,073 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

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 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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What year was GL55 GGF registered?

GL55 GGF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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