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SP55 PCZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,672 mi
Last recorded165,672 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 PCZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 165,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 158,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 148,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear high level stop lamp inop

dampness around fuel tank no leak detected

Fail 1 May 2017 148,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear high level stop lamp inop

dampness around fuel tank no leak detected

Pass 27 Apr 2016 136,078 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer both sills (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,078 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer both sills (5.2.6)

oil leak at auto box sump damp at parts

Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,182 miles

exhaust joints

Fail 5 Sep 2015 135,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joints

Pass 16 Sep 2014 130,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre exhaust bracket

n/s/r brake bind

Fail 16 Sep 2014 130,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket

n/s/r brake bind

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,663 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 121,977 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 121,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,259 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade

Fail 22 Aug 2011 112,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade

Pass 30 Aug 2010 104,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 104,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,248 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake performance

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,116 miles

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

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

front pads worn low

n/s/r handbrake low effort

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 PCZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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