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GV05 FEG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,600 mi
Last recorded159,600 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FEG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 159,600 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 159,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 155,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 150,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 144,043 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 138,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 132,317 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 132,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 124,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,967 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr body work has slight damage

os wiper deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen washers weak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 114,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr body work has slight damage

os wiper deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen washers weak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 105,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside rear Q panel

Fail 19 Jun 2014 105,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to nearside rear Q panel

Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,128 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,142 miles

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

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

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm joint

Pass 26 May 2011 69,123 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,648 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,554 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,579 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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GV05 FEG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV05 FEG, 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 GV05 FEG registered?

GV05 FEG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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