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DX55 UCR

2005 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,102 mi
Last recorded116,102 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UCR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,102 miles

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

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

general corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2017 116,079 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced o/s and n/s rear chassis mounting (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,861 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,613 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,293 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,823 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,573 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,811 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,548 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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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DX55 UCR is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX55 UCR, 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 DX55 UCR registered?

DX55 UCR is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is DX55 UCR safe to buy?

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