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SP05 ETK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,175 mi
Last recorded132,175 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ETK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,175 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,245 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,616 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,379 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from auto transmission

signs of internal leak on steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2016 101,355 miles

nsf wheel bearing slight play/rear discs poor

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,563 miles

front brake dics slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake dics slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 86,687 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,227 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,095 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,095 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,115 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,115 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,663 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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SP05 ETK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP05 ETK, 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 SP05 ETK registered?

SP05 ETK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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