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SP05 RXL

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tail light lens broken

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear axle area (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak gearbox cooler

Fail 23 Mar 2018 108,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle tie bar. (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak gearbox cooler. ()

n/s/ tail lamp lens broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged slightly

oil leak at transfer box

Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at tie bar (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged slightly

oil leak at transfer box

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,872 miles

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

chassis corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,872 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

chassis corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 96,861 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie rod (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod bracket on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear tie rod (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear abs wiring loose

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

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

bonnet safety latch seized.

exhaust bracket broken

front bumper missing

front propshaft missing

nearside front wiper split

nearside rear tyre nialed

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,092 miles

All rear steel brake pipes greased

Both front tyres worn unevenly

Fuel tank guard corroded and holed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 91,087 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

All rear steel brake pipes greased

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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

Fuel tank guard corroded and holed

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,445 miles

Both front tyres 2mm inside edge (225/60/18)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,294 miles

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

Slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,294 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in rear antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,235 miles

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

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

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 RXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 SP05 RXL, 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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SP05 RXL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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