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DV55 EFM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,609 mi
Last recorded110,609 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,609 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 110,609 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 107,707 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear roll bar d rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

signs of wear to the n/s/f upper suspension arm inner bush

Fail 11 May 2020 107,707 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

signs of wear to the n/s/f upper suspension arm inner bushes but not resulting in excessive wear

Pass 22 May 2019 102,746 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar

Pass 21 May 2018 97,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 92,951 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,557 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,641 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn inner degs

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,641 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn inner degs

Pass 4 Apr 2014 73,729 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,023 miles

Offside rear tyre worn outer edge slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,633 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,571 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 30,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 EFM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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