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SM55 TXK

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,035 mi
Last recorded89,035 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 TXK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,035 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 87,576 miles

Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,053 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 79,051 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,654 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 66,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear shocks weak

Fail 25 Sep 2020 66,322 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear shocks weak

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,285 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Sep 2019 62,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,868 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Sep 2018 58,855 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,293 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,399 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 53,397 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,784 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 50,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,371 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 48,366 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,022 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,516 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 32,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 19,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SM55 TXK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SM55 TXK, 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 SM55 TXK registered?

SM55 TXK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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