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SB05 GPK

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GPK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,468 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 113,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,559 miles

Central heavily undersealed

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 107,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central heavily undersealed

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake slightly high

Pass 13 Jul 2017 99,414 miles

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

steering rack slight leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

steering rack slight leak

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs corroded

slight leak from steering

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,283 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,283 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S FRONT TOP BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,009 miles

Offside Front rack end has slight play

plastic covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,004 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,622 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,534 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,957 miles

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

front discs pitted/worn.

unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to grease applied.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,957 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs pitted/worn.

unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to grease applied.

Pass 18 May 2009 33,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2008 28,486 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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SB05 GPK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB05 GPK, 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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SB05 GPK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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