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DX55 WFG

2005 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,600 mi
Last recorded112,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 WFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2016 112,600 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed from center (4.1.D.1b)

Front both tyres slightly worn

Front oil leaking

Rear suspension rusted

down side rusted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 104,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 104,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 95,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 85,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,695 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine has loud metalic noise.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Slight seepage from p.a.s rack.

Wipers smear screen.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,330 miles

alternator belt cracked

both rear anti roll inner bushes poor

power stering slight leak

rear brake discs poor

Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

alternator belt cracked

both rear anti roll inner bushes poor

power stering slight leak

rear brake discs poor

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,202 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 48,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Slight play in rear roll bar 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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DX55 WFG is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

DX55 WFG is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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