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GU05 JGV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,575 mi
Last recorded111,575 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,575 miles

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 6 Jun 2019 91,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears- RECHECK 6 MTHS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RECHECK 6 MTHS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,499 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 88,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Handbrake cable pivot tight

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 83,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near limit (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable pivot stiff

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,277 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable pivot stiff

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

Pass 14 May 2015 65,867 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 57,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R tyre at 3mm & perished

O/S/R tyre at 2.5-3mm & perished

Fail 9 May 2014 57,494 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R tyre at 3mm & perished

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

O/S/R tyre at 2.5-3mm & perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 49,786 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not self parking

Fail 18 May 2013 49,665 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not self parking

Pass 5 May 2012 43,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers not self parking

Fail 19 May 2011 38,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Front wipers don't park correctly

N/S/R tyre at 2.75mm on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 38,998 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Front wipers don't park correctly

N/S/R tyre at 2.75mm on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 32,445 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)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/r tyre tread weaing low

unable to obtain emmissions reading

unable tocheck hidden brake components

Pass 13 May 2009 25,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear handbrake linkage shorter travel then offside rear

Pass 19 May 2008 14,655 miles

both rear and o/s/f roadwheel valves slightly perished.

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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 JGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GU05 JGV, 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 JGV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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