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DV55 KHM

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,538 mi
Last recorded155,538 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 155,538 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 151,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 146,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 141,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 135,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,464 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 114,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 101,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 93,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 55,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,193 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 KHM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KHM, 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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What year was DV55 KHM registered?

DV55 KHM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is DV55 KHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 KHM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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