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DW05 DBW

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW05 DBW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 133,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 122,996 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 114,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 107,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,375 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 96,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,014 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,067 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 61,004 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 61,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slightly perished (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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DW05 DBW is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 62,666 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 DW05 DBW, 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 12 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DW05 DBW registered?

DW05 DBW is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is DW05 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW05 DBW 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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