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DK05 YVR

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,440 mi
Last recorded88,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YVR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,003 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,342 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 17 Mar 2016 62,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,775 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,775 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,275 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,275 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,600 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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DK05 YVR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK05 YVR, 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 DK05 YVR registered?

DK05 YVR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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