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GY55 PMV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 135,964 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 135,875 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill centre. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both number plate lights dim.

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted.

Hand brake has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 126,799 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 126,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower General under body corrosion

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,219 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 124,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front door handle broken,but can still be opened.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,017 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along rear axle at inner ends (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,887 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes along rear axle at inner ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,642 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 100,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,488 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 97,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,200 miles

Oil 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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GY55 PMV 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 GY55 PMV, 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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GY55 PMV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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