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DN54 LXT

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,617 mi
Last recorded137,617 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,617 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 137,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box, front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion along both inner sills

Pass 6 Feb 2019 123,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

parking brake effort 16%,recommend further investigation.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 117,975 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,596 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 12 Feb 2016 105,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion starting on both o/s and n/s sills

some corrosion starting on rear axle mounting areas

Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,449 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion starting on both o/s and n/s sills

some corrosion starting on rear axle mounting areas

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,958 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,459 miles

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

front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,921 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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DN54 LXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN54 LXT, 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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DN54 LXT is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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