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DE55 VNG

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,762 mi
Last recorded166,762 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VNG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 166,762 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 165,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 165,111 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 155,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 155,540 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 143,212 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2017 143,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2016 129,471 miles

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 7 Nov 2016 129,471 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,395 miles

corrosion to exhaust

oil residue on engine

rear brakes pads wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,514 miles

wiper's smearing but clearing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper's smearing but clearing

Fail 15 Nov 2013 89,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,707 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 77,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,308 miles

ADVISE ONLY slight play in both rear anti-rollbar D-bushs on axle

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,595 miles

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

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

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 VNG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

DE55 VNG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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