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GX55 SVR

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,999 mi
Last recorded171,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 SVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 171,999 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,486 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 150,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,009 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Damage to O/S lower Windscreen but, NOT in Swept Area.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 132,009 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Damage to O/S lower Windscreen but, NOT in Swept Area.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate TOO DIM (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 114,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,458 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 114,440 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,244 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,874 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 101,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 90,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,640 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,346 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,330 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 SVR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX55 SVR, 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 GX55 SVR registered?

GX55 SVR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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