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DE55 UYT

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,477 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake cable bracket corroded off, but cable secure

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a seat mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s Inner sill

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,692 miles

Exhaust centre section bracket corroded off, but exhaust secure

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be mis-read

Handbrake cable bracket corroded off, but cable secure

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,352 miles

front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f worn on edge

rear anti roll bar d bushes and links worn

Fail 18 Nov 2016 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding park brake fault (3.7.B.1)

front shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f worn on edge

rear anti roll bar d bushes and links worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 62,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,367 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,410 miles

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

P.A.S PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 4 Nov 2013 53,410 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

P.A.S PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,771 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,138 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,424 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 UYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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