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DB55 JPB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,885 mi
Last recorded112,885 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 JPB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 112,885 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 112,885 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 109,891 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 105,892 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,226 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 94,226 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack slightly leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack slightly leaking oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,294 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,445 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 63,384 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,838 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,837 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,569 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 50,530 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,414 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear parking brake cable corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 45,414 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear parking brake cable corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,285 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DB55 JPB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DB55 JPB, 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 DB55 JPB registered?

DB55 JPB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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