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DV55 OMB

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,558 mi
Last recorded150,558 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 150,558 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,396 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front propshaft missing also damage to fuel line

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,366 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front propshaft missing also damage to fuel line

Pass 15 Nov 2014 91,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 91,257 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,938 miles

under vehicle dirty

Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low

under vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,537 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 69,537 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,971 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads worn low

front o/s tyre worn low & nail in tread

rear exhaust rubber missing

rear n/s tyre binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,765 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 38,183 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,728 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 OMB is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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