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DG55 BTZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,099 mi
Last recorded159,099 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 159,099 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2018 159,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2017 156,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 156,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure play where mounted to chassis (2.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 142,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,888 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 128,727 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 113,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,541 miles

steering rak has slight moement on mountain bushes

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,846 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 62,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,588 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,217 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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DG55 BTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 DG55 BTZ, 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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DG55 BTZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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