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DV55 EFB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,924 mi
Last recorded106,924 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EFB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,229 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,629 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 105,628 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to flat tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,938 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner door sill corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 104,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner door sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,798 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 103,798 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,220 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,966 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,975 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil level low,would advise checks of diff and transfer box oil content

fluid leak nearside front steering rack

front brake pad friction material very low

oil leak from filter area engine

oil leak from tranfer box

rear number plate detiorating/ front number plate becoming insecure

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 20 Jan 2011 60,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroded

engine oil level low,would advise checks of diff and transfer box oil content

fluid leak nearside front steering rack

front brake pad friction material very low

oil leak from filter area engine

oil leak from tranfer box

rear number plate detiorating/ front number plate becoming insecure

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,198 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON FRICTION MATERIAL

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETIORATE

SLIGHT FREE PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINT

SLIGHT LOSS OF FLUID FROM BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW ON FRICTION MATERIAL

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETIORATE

SLIGHT FREE PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER RACK JOINT

SLIGHT LOSS OF FLUID FROM BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,000 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 EFB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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