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DE05 SZG

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,530 mi
Last recorded130,530 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SZG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 130,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 130,530 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,857 miles

Advise brake pipes in wheel arches corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,457 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 109,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,017 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,181 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,181 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,523 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,390 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,788 miles

advise 4 tyres and hand brake adjustment

Fail 28 Jan 2009 37,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,153 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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DE05 SZG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE05 SZG, 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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DE05 SZG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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