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DE55 UNP

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,553 mi
Last recorded89,553 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UNP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 89,553 miles

age related cracking to the trackrod ends rubber dust covers

early signs of age related corrosion tothe underbody and components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,443 miles

age related cracking to the o/s and n/s rubber track rod end boots

Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,443 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam image due to the outer lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

age related cracking to the o/s and n/s rubber track rod end boots

Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,027 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/rear (1.2.1 (f))

age related cracking to the track rod end rubber dust covers

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,592 miles

early signs of corrosion to the fuel pipes in places

early signs of light corrosion to the inner sill areas

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,147 miles

very slight power steering leak on the n/s

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,473 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,299 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,299 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,368 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,236 miles

very slight leak on n/s/f sterring rack gaitor

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,928 miles

very slight oil leak on n/s/f steering rackk gator joint

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,545 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 34,545 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,946 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,946 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,534 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 UNP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

DE55 UNP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is DE55 UNP safe to buy?

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