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DF54 FHP

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 FHP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 119,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,853 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 72,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 63,066 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,805 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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DF54 FHP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF54 FHP, 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 DF54 FHP registered?

DF54 FHP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is DF54 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 FHP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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