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DX05 ZDM

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 ZDM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,086 miles

rust all over under neath

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,243 miles

hand brake near end of travel

Fail 5 Mar 2015 84,215 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,820 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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DX05 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 ZDM registered?

DX05 ZDM is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DX05 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 ZDM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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