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HT05ULB
2005 KIA SORENTO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration HT05ULB
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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153 Total Defects Recorded
17 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,529 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear unable to check seat belts due to seats being folded
- Rear axel housing corroding
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Fog light insecure
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside side repeater lens missing
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill heavily corroded in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- All direction indicators not working on at all times not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear unable to check seat belts due to seats being folded
- Rear axel housing corroding
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Fog light insecure
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside side repeater lens missing
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill heavily corroded in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,531 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- under body corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive front diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front side repeater lens missing
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,026 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
29 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,135 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Fog light insecure
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,328 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front bump stop missing
- deep corrosion in front and rear chassis and rear suspension components
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front bump stop missing
- deep corrosion in front and rear chassis and rear suspension components
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,338 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension bump stop is missing
- Corrosion to chassis and underside of vehicle
- Nearside Reversing lamp not working
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc and pads heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Deep corrosion to rear axle
- Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly
2 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to chassis and underside of vehicle
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc and pads heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly
- Deep corrosion to rear axle
- Offside Front Suspension bump stop is missing
- Nearside Reversing lamp not working
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,902 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to chassis rails
- Rear seats are not in use - seat belts not tested fully
- Offside Front Suspension bump stop is missing
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,902 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to chassis rails
- Rear seats are not in use - seat belts not tested fully
- Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
- Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition
- Offside Front Suspension bump stop is missing
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,941 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Corrosion to chassis and suspension components
27 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,941 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to chassis and suspension components
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,566 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
7 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 129,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Steering rack insecure clamp and mounting bushes worn (2.2.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,168 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,190 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- general under body corrosion
2 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- general under body corrosion
- Rear brake pads worn close to 1.5mm
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,958 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015 22 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,970 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 22 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,346 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013 22 Jun 202624 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,346 MI
22 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,025 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 22 Jun 202626 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,866 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 22 Jun 202628 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,308 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 22 Jun 202615 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,326 MI
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HT05ULB was registered on 2005-07-30
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