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DN55 HDD

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 HDD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,158 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front dropped down behind bumper

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,422 miles

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Dec 2018 96,422 miles

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jan 2018 93,925 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 93,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,163 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,106 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,785 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 68,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs are badly deterioating on the inner faces

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,883 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,825 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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DN55 HDD is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN55 HDD, 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 DN55 HDD registered?

DN55 HDD is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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