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DV55 OLU

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,341 mi
Last recorded150,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 150,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 150,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 145,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 112,459 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 112,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Has a couple of very small patches of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Body has a couple of small patches of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 111,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres void of tread on the inner edge

slight damage to front screen

Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,010 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A HIGH OPERATION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE - NOT FULL CUT + IS BADLY AGE CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

TOW BALL COVER FITTED

UNDER SIDE OF VEHILCE IS MUDDY/DIRTY

Fail 16 Jan 2014 73,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,180 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 64,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,189 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake cable quadrant partially siezed

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,037 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 OLU 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 73.7%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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