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DV55 OLB

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 131,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,476 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,278 miles

Front pads low

Metal object in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 May 2015 102,795 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 102,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 93,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,401 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 84,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine has oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,392 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 68,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,723 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,620 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 OLB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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