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SC54 WHL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,202 mi
Last recorded117,202 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 WHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 117,202 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 117,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 116,544 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2021 116,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 114,049 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 110,730 miles

Offside Rear parking brake significantly lower than nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 31 May 2019 110,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake significantly lower than nearside

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,032 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner cill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear lower bumper support bracket corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,798 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bumper support bracket (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 86,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,955 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,896 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 66,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,340 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,340 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,983 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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SC54 WHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC54 WHL, 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 SC54 WHL registered?

SC54 WHL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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