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X10 SMR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

175,155 mi
Last recorded175,155 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX10 SMR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 175,155 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 169,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 164,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hand brake just made the requirements

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 158,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above fuel tank and rear pipes across axel Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 153,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 144,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 138,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 138,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,807 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing cracked

Offside Lower windscreen cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded at retaining clips on top of rear chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,229 miles

rear offisde and middle seat belt not inspected due to items fitted on rear seat

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 61,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,127 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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X10 SMR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X10 SMR, 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 X10 SMR registered?

X10 SMR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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