2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · GL55 MPY
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 120,084 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 MPY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 120,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 MPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (GL55 MPY) between December 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
GL55 MPY Mileage History
- 18/12/200826,994 mi
- 18/12/200826,994 mi
- 30/12/200937,694 mi+10,700 mi
- 15/12/201050,728 mi+13,034 mi
- 30/12/201162,559 mi+11,831 mi
- 24/12/201275,770 mi+13,211 mi
- 30/12/201390,488 mi+14,718 mi
- 29/12/2014103,538 mi+13,050 mi
- 29/12/2014103,539 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/2015109,004 mi+5,465 mi
- 11/08/2016110,493 mi+1,489 mi
- 30/08/2017111,812 mi+1,319 mi
- 09/08/2018112,872 mi+1,060 mi
- 29/08/2019114,215 mi+1,343 mi
- 29/08/2019114,215 mi
- 04/09/2020114,767 mi+552 mi
- 07/09/2021115,572 mi+805 mi
- 09/09/2021115,592 mi+20 mi
- 31/08/2022116,096 mi+504 mi
- 31/08/2022116,100 mi+4 mi
- 22/09/2023116,983 mi+883 mi
- 18/09/2024117,905 mi+922 mi
- 19/09/2025119,094 mi+1,189 mi
- 19/09/2025119,094 mi
- 17/09/2026120,084 mi+990 mi
Average of roughly 5,245 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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