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DX54 UXH

2005 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,959 mi
Last recorded53,959 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 UXH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 53,959 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 50,524 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 50,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 50,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre torq reaction arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 47,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 42,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2015 42,621 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,642 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,747 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,523 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,641 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,130 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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DX54 UXH is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX54 UXH, 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 DX54 UXH registered?

DX54 UXH is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is DX54 UXH safe to buy?

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