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GU05 CTE

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,415 mi
Last recorded122,415 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 122,415 miles

Completely Undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 122,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Completely Undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 122,104 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 122,099 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill to wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear pipes and both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to rear end of o/s inner sill and to front and rear end of n/s inner sill.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear pipes and both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to rear end of o/s inner sill and to front and rear end of n/s inner sill.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,143 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,008 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 108,246 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,886 miles

o/s/r tyre has very cracked and perished sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,988 miles

both rear tyres are getting low and have cracks in the tread

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are getting low and have cracks in the tread

Pass 22 Aug 2016 95,947 miles

both rear D bushes worn

corrosion to floor pan and parts of chassis

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front upper arm bush worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

all coil roadsprings corroded

all front suspension bushes are worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,715 miles

accident damage to complete n/s and o/s at rear

exhaust is corroded

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r lamp assy taped in place

o/s/r reflector cracked

o/s/r tyre valve cap missing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 86,877 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s front and n/s rear tyres have cracking in the tread

o/s front tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,396 miles

accident damage to n/s/f wing and wheel arch

Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 80,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 73,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,503 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,992 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 62,951 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

airbag light on

front wheel rim damage

Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s/f wheel rim damage

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,606 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both front tyres are getting low

Gearbox oil leak spraying onto exhaust

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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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GU05 CTE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GU05 CTE, 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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GU05 CTE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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