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DG05 EMK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 98,934 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 93,047 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Fail 10 Feb 2022 93,047 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 88,379 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,222 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 75,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,968 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 61,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,734 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,362 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,785 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 39,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,675 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,281 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,302 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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DG05 EMK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DG05 EMK, 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 DG05 EMK registered?

DG05 EMK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 EMK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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