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DF05 TGZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 TGZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 101,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

hole in o/s/f floor but outside of perscribed area

n/s/f wing damaged

rear body heavly corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear bumper damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,039 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/r body heavly corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2021 100,037 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/r body heavly corroded but not in a perscribed area

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,970 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

hole in n/s/f inner sill due to corrosion but not in a perscribed area

rear bumper damaged

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,969 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

covers fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

hole in n/s/f inner sill due to corrosion but not in a perscribed area

rear bumper damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,187 miles

chassis corroded

n/s/ inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and nail in tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

chassis corroded

front brake pads low

handbrake travel high

n/s/ inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and nail in tread

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,466 miles

corrosion started on brake pipe over fuel tank

n/s/f tyre tread 4mm

possible fault on abs light { intermitantly flickers }

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,101 miles

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

oil leak from engine

oil level low

Fail 4 Jul 2016 67,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened due to hole (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

oil leak from engine

oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,501 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm and perished

Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,523 miles

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread but does not appear to reach cords

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 26,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,126 miles

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,414 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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DF05 TGZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF05 TGZ, 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 DF05 TGZ registered?

DF05 TGZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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