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DV05 UTX

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc

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Expired

Expires26 Apr 2026

Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)

Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,825 mi

Last recorded67,825 miles

Recorded on27 Apr 2025

Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UTX

MakeKia

ModelSorento

Year2005

ColourBlue

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail

Pass 27 Apr 2025 67,825 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Repair areas covered with underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,782 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 51,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 51,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backplate corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 46,169 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH CHASSIS RAILS HEAVILY CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt recoil slow in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake backplates/splash guards corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,158 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH CHASSIS RAILS HEAVILY CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt recoil slow in operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear AXLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake backplates/splash guards corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,096 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

THE UNDERSIDE IS EXCEPTIONALLY CORRODED

Pass 15 Apr 2020 45,884 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill from front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is corrode from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is corroded from front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the rear axle is severely corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,697 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced THE CHASSIS IS CORRODED ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 45,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NO DAMPNING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NO DAMPNING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced THE CHASSIS IS CORRODED ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion HAS CORROSION ALL OVER THE CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,094 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,242 miles

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 38,743 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner arch covers fitted

outer sill covers and steps fitted,

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,261 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,872 miles

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

rear number plate is faded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,817 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,232 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

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 UTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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