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B17 DLF

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,648 mi
Last recorded99,648 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,648 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,061 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,322 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 95,322 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,875 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,977 miles

rear tyres split + perrished in tread pattern

Fail 30 Nov 2018 87,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres split + perrished in tread pattern

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,807 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 83,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,891 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 72,938 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,884 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 59,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,766 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 51,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 42,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 23,250 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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B17 DLF is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B17 DLF registered?

B17 DLF is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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