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DN05 DFC

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DFC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,289 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2025 86,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 86,100 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 79,600 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 79,600 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 77,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 71,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 69,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 62,267 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 62,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,036 miles

hand brake slightly high in operation

offside rear tyre getting low

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,138 miles

rear axle showing corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,076 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DN05 DFC is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DN05 DFC, 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 DN05 DFC registered?

DN05 DFC is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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