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GY05 CMO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CMO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 133,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 133,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,229 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 129,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,396 miles

all coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/r brake pads worn thin

n/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn

o/s/f sill return excessively corroded near body mount but body security is not affected

slight play in both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 1 Oct 2019 124,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/r brake pads worn thin

n/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn

o/s/f sill return excessively corroded near body mount but body security is not affected

slight play in both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r fog lamp full of water

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,254 miles

rear registration plate loose

Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear registration plate loose

Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs becoming corroded

both front tyres worn at edges - stepped tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,594 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,592 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,356 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (stepped tread)

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,354 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre becoming worn/perished on edges (stepped tread)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (stepped tread)

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,454 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,129 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,329 miles

Both front and both rear tyres cracking within tread area.

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear brake disc's slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,029 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,660 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Apr 2008 29,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,397 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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GY05 CMO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY05 CMO, 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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GY05 CMO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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