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HG55 XLC

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,702 mi
Last recorded155,702 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 155,702 miles

Front condensation on both front headlights

front propshaft missing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 155,701 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front condensation on both front headlights

front propshaft missing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,143 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front PROPSHAFT MISSING

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play RACK END JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,870 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front PROPSHAFT MISSING

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play RACK END JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 132,845 miles

Front propshaft removed at time of test

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 106,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 106,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,444 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 46,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,854 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 XLC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HG55 XLC, 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 XLC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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