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GV05 TBO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,759 mi
Last recorded76,759 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 TBO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

boot struts are weak

brake pedal rubber is split on one side

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

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

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

brake pedal rubber split on one side

tail gate struts weak

Fail 29 Nov 2021 76,706 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped - pads good, approx. 6-7mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

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

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

brake pedal rubber split on one side

tail gate struts weak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,478 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick

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

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

brake pedal rubber split on one side

Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,478 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

brake pedal rubber split on one side

Pass 15 May 2019 73,980 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering tack gaiters slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front fan belt deteriorated condition/has tears

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering tack gaiters slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front fan belt deteriorated condition/has tears

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

misting of oil around offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 23 May 2018 68,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

misting of oil around offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 22 May 2017 64,833 miles

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

The front number plate plinth is damaged and the plate is cracked but secure at present

Fail 22 May 2017 64,833 miles

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

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

The front number plate plinth is damaged and the plate is cracked but secure at present

Pass 18 May 2016 61,853 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2016 61,853 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 58,498 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 54,145 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 44,097 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 39,327 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 23,570 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 TBO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV05 TBO, 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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GV05 TBO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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