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SUI 3141

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 3141
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,005 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 125,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,809 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,174 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,125 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 97,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,049 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,632 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,009 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,157 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,933 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,201 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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SUI 3141 is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SUI 3141, 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 SUI 3141 registered?

SUI 3141 is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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