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DA54 RPY

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,812 mi
Last recorded147,812 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RPY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 147,812 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 140,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 131,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,316 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 122,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,267 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 120,230 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,127 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,615 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 107,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,301 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,790 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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DA54 RPY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA54 RPY, 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 DA54 RPY registered?

DA54 RPY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is DA54 RPY safe to buy?

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