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SP55 HWA

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,155 mi
Last recorded103,155 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 HWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,155 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,155 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,151 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,428 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 90,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,646 miles

Both rear lower spring cups corroded

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure due to corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower spring cups corroded

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,274 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,274 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,074 miles

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

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)

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

handbrake cables corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,892 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,892 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,839 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,994 miles

light corrosion to front and rear suspension

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2010 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion to front and rear suspension

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,767 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,896 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,894 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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SP55 HWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SP55 HWA, 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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SP55 HWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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