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DE54 XKP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XKP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,421 miles

Both rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Both rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,651 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,962 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,807 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 75,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,799 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outter edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,755 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,001 miles

slight dampness around n/s/f steering rack gaitor

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,001 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight dampness around n/s/f steering rack gaitor

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,808 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,481 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 38,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,303 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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DE54 XKP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE54 XKP, 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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DE54 XKP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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