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HD05 GHY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,152 mi
Last recorded187,152 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 GHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 187,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake binding but not excessively

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 187,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 177,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 177,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

long hand brake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2018 151,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 145,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 132,126 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 132,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,809 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,398 miles

front brake pads 1/2-3/4 worn

parking brake lever comes up high

play in n/s & o/s front wheel bearings

rear brake pads over 1/2 worn

Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front position plamps slightly dim

front brake pads 1/2-3/4 worn

not all higher level stop lights working

parking brake lever comes up high

play in n/s & o/s front wheel bearings

rear brake pads over 1/2 worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,010 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 39,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HD05 GHY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD05 GHY, 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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HD05 GHY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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