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DV55 CYJ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,587 mi
Last recorded141,587 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 141,587 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 128,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 119,759 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 115,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,250 miles

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

both inner sills holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

offside door step loose

parking brake only just met required efficiency [18%]

Fail 12 Nov 2020 112,237 miles

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

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

both inner sills holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

offside door step loose

parking brake only just met required efficiency [18%]

Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,007 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

inner sill areas of body completly corroded both sides not considered prescribed area

o/s door step loose

Pass 25 Oct 2019 105,889 miles

both under sills corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 105,889 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both under sills corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner ege (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,516 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,385 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play n/s o/s rear inner D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front + rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system/mountings slightly corroded

slight corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts various places

Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,385 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play n/s o/s rear inner D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front + rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system/mountings slightly corroded

slight corrosion to vehicle under body + suspension parts various places

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front + rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar inner D-bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2016 86,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s front + rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil level low

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar inner D-bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

long travel handbrake

n/s front tyre worn outer edge. centre tread approx. 3mm

n/s hand brake poor

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar inner d-bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

long travel handbrake

slight play n/s o/s rear suspension anti roll bar inner D-bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,313 miles

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

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

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

long travel handbrake

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight oil leak gearbox rear section

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar D-bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2012 49,524 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

long travel handbrake

n/s handbrake cable inop

n/s o/s front wiper blades split

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar inner D-bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,524 miles

long travel handbrake

n/s handbrake cable inop

n/s o/s front wiper blades split

slight play n/s o/s rear anti roll bar inner D-bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,305 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 CYJ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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