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SB55 OGO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,056 mi
Last recorded99,056 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 OGO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 99,056 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

SPAIRE TYRE FLAT

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,905 miles

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 94,903 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on top of axle...bracket badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 90,577 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,669 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 82,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and near legal limit

Rear seats not in use

Slight fluid weep on offside steering rack

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 75,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 107T (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and near legal limit

Rear seats not in use

Slight fluid weep on offside steering rack

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,334 miles

Nearside rear parking brake only just met requirements

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,497 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,530 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,625 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 26,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,232 miles

travel in park brake

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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SB55 OGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB55 OGO, 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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What year was SB55 OGO registered?

SB55 OGO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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