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DT05 MAM

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT05 MAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch corroded behind door (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis covered in rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat on axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure lower wheel arch very corroded o/s behind door (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis covered in rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pivot on rear axle very tight to move by hand (1.1.6 (d))

Rear rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 51,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

park brake at end of travel

rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 49,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

large areas of under side of vehicle covered in under seal making inspection difficult

Pass 13 May 2021 47,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded including spring seats

several areas of rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 47,466 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded including spring seats

several areas of rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 45,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 13 May 2019 42,858 miles

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

corrosion on both chassis rails

heavy corrosion on rear axle

Fail 25 Apr 2019 42,858 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

corrosion along chassis

heavy corrosion to rear axle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake/brake fluid level light on. fluid to max mark

slight shoulder wear to front tyres

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 5 May 2017 36,756 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,791 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 33,784 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 31,279 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 29,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle slightley corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 May 2014 29,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle slightley corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2013 27,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slghtly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,588 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 22,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off/s/r tyre tread slight cut

Pass 5 May 2011 22,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off/s/r tyre tread slight cut

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,220 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 17,112 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 1 May 2008 14,161 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

off/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

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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DT05 MAM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DT05 MAM, 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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DT05 MAM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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