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DK05 YWV

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,383 mi
Last recorded138,383 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YWV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 138,383 miles

Rear oil leak from diff

Underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2022 138,187 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brakes siezed in drums (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r back plate missing

Oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,623 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 133,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure BRAKE CALIPAR (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 126,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 121,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 121,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 120,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Also multiple pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear ladder frame chassis cross member corroded to excess (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

windscreen wipers starting to tear.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,433 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 96,433 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,645 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 23 Jul 2011 56,117 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,763 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm at centre of tread ,monitor

Fail 28 Jul 2010 47,763 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tyres 3mm at centre of tread ,monitor

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,940 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 YWV is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

DK05 YWV is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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