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GX55 MXY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,282 mi
Last recorded125,282 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,282 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,259 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable pivot seized

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,259 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable pivot seized

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,836 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 101,836 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s/r low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,906 miles

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

both headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 96,664 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,699 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,058 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both registration plate lamps dim

Fail 28 Jul 2014 88,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

both registration plate lamps dim

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,304 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,447 miles

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

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

fog light on tow bar electrics not working

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,447 miles

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

fog light on tow bar electrics not working

Fail 16 Dec 2011 73,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,691 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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GX55 MXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GX55 MXY, 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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GX55 MXY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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