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DV55 CMK

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CMK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 93,805 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 93,805 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake Travel on Lever High

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlight Lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface Corrosion On Chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,215 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covered partially with plastic covers can see some corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill partially covered with plastic covers can see some corrosion (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covered partially with plastic covers can see some corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill partially covered with plastic covers can see some corrosion (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all areas of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,051 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,607 miles

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

engine oil leak

metal brake pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,489 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,611 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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DV55 CMK is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV55 CMK, 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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DV55 CMK is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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