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SW05 NZX

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 NZX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2021 90,246 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 90,085 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,136 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills excessively corroded, not within any prescribed areas

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake binding, unable to test in roller brake tester and unable to check wheel bearing

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 7 Nov 2019 88,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear flange in poor condition and seperated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills excessively corroded, not within any prescribed areas

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake binding, unable to test in roller brake tester and unable to check wheel bearing

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,721 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,305 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,800 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,800 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,465 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 46,026 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,788 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 32,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,014 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)

slight fluid weep from steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,790 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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SW05 NZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW05 NZX, 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 SW05 NZX registered?

SW05 NZX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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