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DG05 NGY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,595 mi
Last recorded55,595 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 55,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 55,531 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 47,234 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 47,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 46,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,999 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,374 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 36,374 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,307 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,182 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 NGY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

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

Is DG05 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 NGY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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