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T123 LGP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 LGP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,600 miles

floor to sill both sides showing corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2018 123,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded void arm bush mounting on axel corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

floor to sill both sides showing corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 114,365 miles

center exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Fail 27 Jan 2017 114,266 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak not working (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak not working (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

center exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,923 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,530 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,462 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,462 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,080 miles

Advise rear Handbrake pivot is starting to seize

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,080 miles

Advise rear Handbrake pivot is starting to seize

Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,840 miles

Both outer seat belts slow to retract.

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

Handbrake travel long.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,820 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,820 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre treads -wearing low.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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T123 LGP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T123 LGP, 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 T123 LGP registered?

T123 LGP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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