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GP55 NSE

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NSE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 85,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 83,337 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,155 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 77,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 72,269 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 72,269 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 68,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,045 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

unable to access rear o/s seat belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,171 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 13,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,276 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP55 NSE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GP55 NSE, 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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GP55 NSE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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