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DV55 VKO

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,315 mi
Last recorded55,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,315 miles

Central Rear handbrake cable corroded no outer cable protection

Fail 21 Jul 2017 55,315 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement pivot on rear axle not moving (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central Rear handbrake cable corroded no outer cable protection

Oil leak rear sump area ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,294 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,959 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 32,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,890 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 27,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,098 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,278 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 VKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

DV55 VKO is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is DV55 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 VKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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