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DE55 GYZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 85,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 80,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,966 miles

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,963 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 76,958 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle chassis slightly corroded

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,006 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted so full inspection of the sills not possible.

Rear Slight rusting of the fuel pipes towards the rear

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light ON (5.4.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted so full inspection of the sills not possible.

Rear Slight rusting of the fuel pipes towards the rear

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,252 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,252 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Air bag light on (5.4.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted N/S/R

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake compensator stiff. (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,468 miles

Both rear tyres starting to age crack

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside rear parking brake cable may not be working would advise further inpection

Offside front steering rack has slight oil leak

Parking brake near end of its travel

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,862 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,426 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,676 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 GYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE55 GYZ, 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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DE55 GYZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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