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DU05 HDJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 136,123 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting backing sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting backing sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting backing sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 123,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge 245,70,16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot also split (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge 245,70,16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 115,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,004 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,004 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 43% n/s poor (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,317 miles

rear discs corroded on inner face.

suspension componants corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded on inner face.

suspension componants corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 88,975 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

coil springs corroded

n/s number plate lamp dim

rear chassis corrosion.

Fail 7 May 2014 88,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

brake pipes corroded.

coil springs corroded

n/s number plate lamp dim

olil leak

rear chassis corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,746 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,506 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 69,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 58,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2010 58,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,539 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 45,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,764 miles

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

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

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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DU05 HDJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU05 HDJ, 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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DU05 HDJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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