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DF54 NFD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 111,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

ns washer jet in op

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back, above rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 107,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative Handbrake fluid warning light on constantly (3.6.G.2)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back, above rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,583 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front metal brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 72,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 66,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,655 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,763 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,496 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,496 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 NFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NFD, 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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DF54 NFD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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