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DA55 KWK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,545 mi
Last recorded161,545 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KWK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 157,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 154,492 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed

Offside Front inner sill holed

Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 149,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,962 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 141,585 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,923 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 97,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,831 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 62,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,135 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 16,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,121 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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DA55 KWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 DA55 KWK, 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 DA55 KWK registered?

DA55 KWK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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