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DS05 HLP

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,382 mi
Last recorded113,382 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 HLP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,382 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 113,382 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 104,023 miles

Fluid on steering rack but no leak found

Pass 9 May 2015 99,026 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 93,006 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 93,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,353 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake sticks very slightly.

Rear brake pads appear 1/2 worn.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly

long park brake lever travel

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,679 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,048 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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DS05 HLP is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS05 HLP, 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 DS05 HLP registered?

DS05 HLP is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is DS05 HLP safe to buy?

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