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DV55 OLN

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,035 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,419 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,889 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,401 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,399 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,734 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,174 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,868 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,596 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OLN is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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