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HD05 LFT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,516 mi
Last recorded123,516 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 123,516 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 123,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 118,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber support split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut to tread area

Fail 28 Jul 2017 110,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut to tread area

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,589 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear tyres slight perishing

nearside rear tyre bold inner edge

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,263 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,092 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,360 miles

Both front side light bulbs getting abit dim

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Slight damage at O/S/R bumper corner area

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,643 miles

Both front side lights getting abit dim (Bulbs starting to deteriorate slightly)

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,607 miles

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread, not exposing tyre core.

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2010 60,464 miles

Front brake pads appear low but servicable.

Front tyres show wear at inner edges.

Sills are coverede full exam not posible

Slight play atnearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,679 miles

front side lights appear dim

head light aims at lowest limits

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,352 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 40,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 LFT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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