CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK55 PYT

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,421 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 96,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,219 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,275 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,414 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,621 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 1 Dec 2010 50,804 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,385 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 35,751 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK55 PYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DK55 PYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK55 PYT?

You can check the full history of DK55 PYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK55 PYT registered?

DK55 PYT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DK55 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 PYT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK55 PYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK55 PYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.