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DX05 MVZ

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,077 mi
Last recorded138,077 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 138,077 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 138,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,854 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 132,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear at rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexes poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder worn and close to legal limit and age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured and starting to lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 128,292 miles

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

rear number plate slightly discolured

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,797 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,797 miles

offside headlamp requires attention soon

slight play in both front anti roll drop links

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap round bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,360 miles

handbrake travel on limit

slight play in both rear anti roll wrap around bushes

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 MVZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX05 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

DX05 MVZ is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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