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SN55 LZX

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,378 mi
Last recorded186,378 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 186,378 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 8 Feb 2021 181,382 miles

ALL CHASSIS CORRODED BUD NOT EXCESSIVELY

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 177,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 177,239 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 170,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 170,840 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2018 165,742 miles

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

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

under-body corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,268 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements 16%

Pass 28 Jan 2016 153,083 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 153,083 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 138,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 138,198 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,939 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,013 miles

Fanbelt cracked and perished.

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,306 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 60,256 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,892 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on tread

Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,875 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut on tread

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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SN55 LZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN55 LZX, 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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SN55 LZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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