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DG05 YRO

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YRO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,609 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust blow front section, close to excess

Fail 3 Mar 2020 92,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

battery clamp bolt loose but battery secure

general underside corrosion

n/s/f non obligatory mirror does not lock in position

n/s/r brake bind

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has temp repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 89,823 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has temp repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,148 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,847 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,903 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,145 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 56,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,729 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,498 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 YRO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

DG05 YRO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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