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DU55 EHY

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,890 mi
Last recorded133,890 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,890 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 133,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,447 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 123,447 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,121 miles

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

Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,834 miles

brake pipes been greased

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner wall

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2011 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake pipes been greased

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on inner wall

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,959 miles

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

front brake pads very low

offside rear tyre low

wear present on front discs

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,959 miles

front brake pads very low

offside rear tyre low

wear present on front discs

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,361 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DU55 EHY is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DU55 EHY, 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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DU55 EHY is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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