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DV55 ZVL

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,553 mi
Last recorded161,553 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 161,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 161,553 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,590 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear center (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears feeding center flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

both rear and n/s/f tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,085 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 61,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,423 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,479 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,290 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,069 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,943 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 ZVL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

DV55 ZVL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is DV55 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 ZVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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