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DU55 XXL

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XXL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

towbar crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,640 miles

Front both tyres cracked perished

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full chassis and sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,632 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense faded (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake swivel seized (3.5.1k)

Front both tyres cracked perished

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriated (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion full chassis and sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,400 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres cracked perishing .offside is worn on inner

Fail 18 Mar 2017 66,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres cracked perishing .offside is worn on inner

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,456 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 48,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,964 miles

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

n/s rear anti roll bar drop link

o/s & n/s front discs scored

Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,964 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s rear anti roll bar drop link

o/s & n/s front discs scored

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,603 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,484 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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DU55 XXL 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 61.1%.

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

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