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DG55 LZT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LZT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,556 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2018 100,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,141 miles

Both intercooler pipes weaping oil from joints.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake pivot slow to return on N/S

Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,141 miles

Both intercooler pipes weaping oil from joints.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake pivot slow to return on N/S

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,404 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,417 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 offside tyre worn inside edge and on wear bars

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,226 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

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 LZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LZT, 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 DG55 LZT registered?

DG55 LZT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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