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DV05 ACZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,338 mi
Last recorded125,338 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ACZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,189 miles

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

Oil leak PIPES FROM OIL COOLER ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. HAND BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,469 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 98,468 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% out of balance n/s pulling low (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,624 miles

damage to o/s/f inner plastic wheel arch

front wipers poor

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,616 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s/f inner plastic wheel arch

front wipers poor

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,569 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,692 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,803 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE - o/s/r brake component has restricted free movement

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,561 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,705 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,452 miles

Fuel tank damaged

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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DV05 ACZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV05 ACZ, 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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DV05 ACZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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