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GY05 BWG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,325 mi
Last recorded97,325 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 97,325 miles

All Suspension Arms Corroded

Under Body Heavily Wax Oiled

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,186 miles

Chassis and suspension areas corroded

Underside heavily coated with rustprooifing

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,920 miles

Chassis and suspension components/areas have al over corrosion, also heavily coated with rust proofing

Fail 13 Nov 2019 96,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear shock mountings lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear lower spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension corroded

heavily waxoiled

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,679 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened clamp (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear coil spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,028 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete chassis (6.1.B.2)

rear brake backing plates deteriated

underside muddy

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,150 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under body/chassis very corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,049 miles

under vehical corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,997 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains at rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehical corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,434 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,341 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

under body corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,315 miles

Engine has an olil leak

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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GY05 BWG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY05 BWG, 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 GY05 BWG registered?

GY05 BWG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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