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HD05 GJE

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,680 mi
Last recorded102,680 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 GJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,680 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,318 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 87,038 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 87,038 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,166 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,166 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 74,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 68,170 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres worn on edges

transfer box oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 61,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2013 48,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 50,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,907 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 32,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,458 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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HD05 GJE is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HD05 GJE, 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 HD05 GJE registered?

HD05 GJE is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is HD05 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 GJE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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