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DA05 XPP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,083 mi
Last recorded110,083 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XPP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 110,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 91,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,866 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,866 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 47,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,917 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,327 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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DA05 XPP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA05 XPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 XPP registered?

DA05 XPP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is DA05 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 XPP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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