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HD05 GJK

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 123,113 miles

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

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

advanced travel hand brake lever

underside and components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,635 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

inner sills rusty

tow bar rusty

Fail 21 Aug 2024 122,635 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

inner sills rusty

tow bar rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,647 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

inner sills and underside corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 120,647 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

inner sills and underside corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,721 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 118,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 113,827 miles

Both headlamp glasses are deteriorating

Both rear tyre valve stems are perishing and cracking

No oil visible on the engine dipstick, 3 litres added to raise the level to its minimum for testing purposes

Rear registration plate is fading

Fail 11 Aug 2021 113,827 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both headlamp glasses are deteriorating

Both rear tyre valve stems are perishing and cracking

No oil visible on the engine dipstick, 3 litres added to raise the level to its minimum for testing purposes

Rear registration plate is fading

Pass 22 Aug 2020 109,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,460 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 98,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,300 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,048 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,960 miles

Front number plate cracked but will not be misread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,904 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GJK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

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

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