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DN05 RYR

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RYR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 89,543 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

underside has areas of surface corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2025 89,543 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

underside has areas of surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,579 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,508 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrorsion

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrorsion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre splitting on sidewall

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,691 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,815 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,204 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 59,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 May 2015 54,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,774 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,423 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,917 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)

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 RYR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RYR, 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 DN05 RYR?

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What year was DN05 RYR registered?

DN05 RYR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DN05 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 RYR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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