2005 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · LG55 NLF
2005 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 108,625 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 NLF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/12/2023
- 108,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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LG55 NLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Sorento (LG55 NLF) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
LG55 NLF Mileage History
- 04/12/2021100,563 mi
- 12/12/2022104,170 mi+3,607 mi
- 28/12/2023108,625 mi+4,455 mi
Average of roughly 3,905 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (BL)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Fuel Tank Internal Coating Delamination and Pickup StarvationSerious
A widely recognised vulnerability on the first-generation Sorento BL is the degradation of the protective internal coating inside the steel fuel tank. Over time, chemical reaction with diesel fuel causes the inner lining to flake, peel, and break down into metallic and plastic flakes. These debris pieces collect in the fuel tank pickup strainer and quickly clog the fuel filter. When the driver demands high fuel flow (such as accelerating up an incline or overtaking), the engine suffers fuel starvation, stutters violently, loses power, and cuts out completely, requiring fuel tank flushing or replacement.
- Rear Chassis Rail and Suspension Mount Structural CorrosionSerious
Constructed with a heavy-duty ladder-frame chassis, the Sorento BL is exposed to heavy salt and water spray on UK winter roads. Moisture and road grit become trapped inside the hollow box-section chassis rails, particularly around the rear axle kick-up and trailing arm attachment brackets. Unchecked internal rust causes the chassis metal to laminate and rot from the inside out, leading to extensive structural perforations that cause MOT failure. Welding repair requires extensive fabrication and can easily exceed the market value of the vehicle.
- 2.5 CRDi Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Pulley Bolt ShearingSerious
The central crankshaft damper pulley bolt on the 2.5-litre CRDi diesel engine is vulnerable to tensile fatigue and shearing under torsional engine pulses. When the crankshaft bolt snaps, the auxiliary drive belt pulley becomes detached, instantly disabling the power steering pump, water pump, and alternator charging circuit. In severe cases, the loose harmonic balancer damages the crankshaft nose and keyway, occasionally requiring complete engine removal and crankshaft replacement to rectify.
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