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DV05 AKO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,601 mi
Last recorded55,601 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AKO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,601 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 54,512 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,977 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,259 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 49,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,247 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,537 miles

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,381 miles

front tyre outer edges wearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,205 miles

light corrosion on some brake pipes

rear tyres just above wear bars

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,265 miles

front pads over half worn

front tyres starting to edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,968 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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DV05 AKO 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 92.9%.

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 AKO, 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 DV05 AKO registered?

DV05 AKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DV05 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 AKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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