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SO05 XOT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 XOT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 123,269 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Tie rod mounting on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Tie rod mounting on axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes have applied protection

Chassis rusty

Nearside and offside sills soft

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,468 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

Vehicle chassis rusted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,454 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing Every road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipes have applied protection

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle chassis rusted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,611 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Some brake pipes have applied protection

Fail 16 Jun 2017 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( at rear of tank ) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear ( at rear of tank ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

Both rear wheel arches rusted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Some brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 10 May 2016 99,670 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

all brake pipes greased, unable to inspect.

brake ferrules greased, unable to inspect.

oil leak from front differential.

power steering pipes greased, unable to inspect.

Fail 6 May 2016 99,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

all brake pipes greased, unable to inspect.

brake ferrules greased, unable to inspect.

oil leak from front differential.

power steering pipes greased, unable to inspect.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,415 miles

Oil leak

front tyres showing signs of perishing /cracking within tread areas

somr areas of brake piping coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,769 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

near side front brake pipe getting corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

near side front brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,125 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SO05 XOT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO05 XOT, 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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SO05 XOT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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