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GP05 MDX

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,775 mi
Last recorded121,775 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MDX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,775 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 121,775 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,943 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 120,758 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,862 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 116,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,937 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake low reading

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 107,461 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 107,391 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,343 miles

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

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,694 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

wear o/s/r anti-roll bar link worn

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,694 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

wear o/s/r anti-roll bar link worn

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,813 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,724 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,604 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GP05 MDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GP05 MDX, 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 GP05 MDX registered?

GP05 MDX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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