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DS05 VXJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,250 mi
Last recorded124,250 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 124,250 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 124,194 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 112,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 105,134 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 105,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,393 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 66,393 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,265 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,714 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 21,160 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 VXJ 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 85.7%.

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 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 VXJ, 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 VXJ registered?

DS05 VXJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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