2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · HD05 GJK
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 124,385 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD05 GJK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 124,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD05 GJK 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 (HD05 GJK) between August 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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 (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
HD05 GJK Mileage History
- 27/08/200831,904 mi
- 27/08/200831,904 mi
- 02/09/200942,179 mi+10,275 mi
- 01/09/201051,156 mi+8,977 mi
- 31/08/201159,747 mi+8,591 mi
- 28/08/201266,960 mi+7,213 mi
- 09/08/201372,000 mi+5,040 mi
- 30/07/201475,736 mi+3,736 mi
- 06/08/201579,048 mi+3,312 mi
- 04/08/201681,535 mi+2,487 mi
- 22/08/201783,768 mi+2,233 mi
- 20/08/201887,300 mi+3,532 mi
- 12/08/201998,156 mi+10,856 mi
- 22/08/201998,460 mi+304 mi
- 22/08/2020109,420 mi+10,960 mi
- 11/08/2021113,827 mi+4,407 mi
- 11/08/2021113,827 mi
- 14/09/2022118,721 mi+4,894 mi
- 23/09/2022118,721 mi
- 17/08/2023120,647 mi+1,926 mi
- 18/08/2023120,647 mi
- 21/08/2024122,635 mi+1,988 mi
- 21/08/2024122,635 mi
- 14/10/2025123,113 mi+478 mi
- 07/10/2026124,385 mi+1,272 mi
Average of roughly 5,106 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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