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DE55 GYT

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,628 mi
Last recorded146,628 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 146,628 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 146,622 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axel mounting point been between Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 137,108 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 137,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,235 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 129,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 120,770 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 120,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,071 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 98,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,567 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 86,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,501 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 77,498 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,119 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,001 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,071 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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DE55 GYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE55 GYT, 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 DE55 GYT registered?

DE55 GYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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