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DM05 ZAM

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,927 mi
Last recorded55,927 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM05 ZAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,671 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 51,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,825 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 41,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 23 Feb 2022 36,592 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 36,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,705 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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DM05 ZAM is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 47,302 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 DM05 ZAM, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DM05 ZAM registered?

DM05 ZAM is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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