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LJZ 5117

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 5117
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 124,038 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank guard showing signs of excessive corrosion

rear reflectors faded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 124,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted also insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank guard showing signs of excessive corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2025 138,400 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 117,204 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 117,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 128,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 116,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 104,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 104,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 113,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,442 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 109,101 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,092 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 68,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,473 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,562 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 76,741 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,834 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,815 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,350 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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LJZ 5117 is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 LJZ 5117, 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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LJZ 5117 is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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