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GV54 WND

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,540 mi
Last recorded106,540 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WND
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,540 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,896 miles

corrosion to rear axle top arm mounts

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,896 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,279 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,397 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r hub seal weeping

Pass 14 May 2013 73,648 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,993 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2011 50,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2011 50,260 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,466 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,567 miles

O/S/Rear tyre tread cut.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,042 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,042 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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GV54 WND is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GV54 WND, 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 GV54 WND registered?

GV54 WND is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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