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DU05 UBN

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UBN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 152,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 148,266 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 141,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,604 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements at 16%

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,061 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,294 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,824 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,530 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,391 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,305 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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DU05 UBN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DU05 UBN, 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 DU05 UBN registered?

DU05 UBN is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DU05 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 UBN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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