2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · GL05 YXN
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 102,863 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 YXN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 102,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 YXN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (GL05 YXN) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
GL05 YXN Mileage History
- 04/09/200821,366 mi
- 30/09/200924,897 mi+3,531 mi
- 30/09/200924,897 mi
- 29/09/201027,494 mi+2,597 mi
- 29/09/201129,931 mi+2,437 mi
- 28/09/201232,115 mi+2,184 mi
- 28/09/201232,115 mi
- 25/09/201333,838 mi+1,723 mi
- 26/09/201435,428 mi+1,590 mi
- 24/09/201537,291 mi+1,863 mi
- 20/09/201639,001 mi+1,710 mi
- 21/09/201740,503 mi+1,502 mi
- 24/09/201840,881 mi+378 mi
- 24/09/201954,404 mi+13,523 mi
- 10/09/202068,819 mi+14,415 mi
- 16/09/202175,381 mi+6,562 mi
- 08/09/202279,866 mi+4,485 mi
- 13/09/202279,951 mi+85 mi
- 28/09/202386,897 mi+6,946 mi
- 28/09/202386,897 mi
- 30/08/202492,738 mi+5,841 mi
- 30/08/202492,738 mi
- 15/09/202598,067 mi+5,329 mi
- 15/09/202598,067 mi
- 29/09/2026102,863 mi+4,796 mi
- 29/09/2026102,863 mi
Average of roughly 4,511 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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