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DX05 GUU

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,045 mi
Last recorded129,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 GUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 125,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,212 miles

o/s front and o/s & n/s rear tyres close to limit

Fail 28 Jan 2017 121,208 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt bolted (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s front and o/s & n/s rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2016 116,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,679 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outter edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,462 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,135 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,693 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 62,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,623 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 47,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DX05 GUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX05 GUU, 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 DX05 GUU registered?

DX05 GUU is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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