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GP55 NSN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 NSN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,711 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 114,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 108,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,486 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 99,444 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,147 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,751 miles

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

underside / all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,915 miles

Brake pedal anti slip wearing.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

The spare tyre could be and acceptable replacement for the front N/S tyre after inspecting and adjusting the pressure.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 71,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

suspension d bushes have play

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge

suspension d bushes have play

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,058 miles

The N/S door mirror is insecure, two other mirrors exist.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,082 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,929 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,495 miles

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 NSN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP55 NSN, 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 GP55 NSN registered?

GP55 NSN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is GP55 NSN safe to buy?

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