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DK05 YVU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,768 miles

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

engine undertrays and underbonnet covers fitted

slight corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides undersills are corroded

front discs are worn

oil weep from gearbox

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges of tread

front discs are worn

Fail 10 Apr 2014 70,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges of tread

front discs are worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,757 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,485 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads below 3mm

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 YVU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

DK05 YVU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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