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DG55 LWA

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,225 mi
Last recorded125,225 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 125,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 120,079 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

corroded under car

Fail 25 Jan 2020 120,079 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

corroded under car

Pass 19 Jan 2019 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 112,964 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 104,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,243 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 94,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade split but is still clearing the screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 64,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,339 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 25 Mar 2010 41,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,764 miles

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

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

front position lamps + registration plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,939 miles

front position lamps + registration plate lamps slightly dim

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 LWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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