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HG55 CLZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 CLZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 115,738 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit = 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens has damage

Nearside steering rack mounting slightly worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever also has high travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 112,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens has damage

Nearside steering rack mounting slightly worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever also has high travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 107,759 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack mount slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,789 miles

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

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

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

steering rack mount slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,390 miles

Near steering rack mounting bracket spot welds cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2018 99,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Near steering rack mounting bracket spot welds cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,664 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 90,664 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 79,174 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,665 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,589 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,905 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,432 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn and close to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,768 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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HG55 CLZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HG55 CLZ, 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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HG55 CLZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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